I have lived in thailand full time in 2000 when I retired. In 2003 I got a retirement."0" visa with having 800,000 in bank.for 6 months. Was ok till may 2023 when I went to get my visa.extended again and was told you must place 800000 for 2 months in a Thai bank.or seeing I was married to Thai national 400000 for 2 months
I am now 83 married 16 years. We lived together for 22 years
I brought 400000 from my account in England. I have done everything asked and got M visa
But now comes the chocker immigration says I have to show 400000 for 3 months every year In thailand
Have others had same problem
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses recent changes in immigration requirements affecting expats living in Thailand, particularly those on marriage or retirement visas. The original poster, who has lived in Thailand since 2000, shares their experience of needing to maintain a specific bank balance (400,000 baht) for a certain duration prior to a visa extension, which has now become a regular requirement. Various comments provide insight into the financial obligations, methods to fulfill them (such as monthly transfers or fixed deposits), and the differing practices among immigration offices across Thailand. The ongoing debate reflects concerns about the challenges faced by older expats regarding changing regulations.
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