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What are the current requirements for proving the THB 800k for a Non-O Retirement extension in Thailand?
Non-O Retirement VisaVisa ExtensionBank RequirementsImmigration RulesKoh Samui Immigration800k RequirementThai Visa Regulations
Jul 27, 2025
9 months ago
Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTERWill soon submit my request for extension of stay with one year this week, based on the appointment with the IO in Koh Samui (Non-O Retirement). With regards the usual bank paperwork for the thb 800k (held over past 12 months) , has anything changed this year?
I ask so because I just saw a YouTube video stating several retired people were rejected in their extension request by their IO because they reportedly could not prove the 800k originated from sources abroad, whilst this same money was already in their bank for last few years, and during last year extension this was not an issue.
Note 1: the example stated the person had taken some funds over past year and replenished this later to the required 800k, from local sources he held in Thailand.
Note 2: the checklist I received from IO last week does not indicate any different requirements, except I had to agree that they have the right to investigate my data and documents provided.
--> Please your advice on this matter of the 800k (which I have held in my SCB account for 2+ years, and have never taken any of it.
Much thanks.
I ask so because I just saw a YouTube video stating several retired people were rejected in their extension request by their IO because they reportedly could not prove the 800k originated from sources abroad, whilst this same money was already in their bank for last few years, and during last year extension this was not an issue.
Note 1: the example stated the person had taken some funds over past year and replenished this later to the required 800k, from local sources he held in Thailand.
Note 2: the checklist I received from IO last week does not indicate any different requirements, except I had to agree that they have the right to investigate my data and documents provided.
--> Please your advice on this matter of the 800k (which I have held in my SCB account for 2+ years, and have never taken any of it.
Much thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking clarification on visa extension requirements related to having THB 800,000 in a Thai bank account for a Non-O Retirement visa. Recent experiences shared by others raised concerns about the necessity for funds to originate from international sources. Despite seeing conflicting information from a YouTube video, the user notes that their immigration office checklist shows no changes from previous years and is looking for advice regarding the bank documentation needed.
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Mike ******
Get the geko visa.
Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mike *****
I think it is time you move to another FB group, where your extraordinary talent is better suited😉Mike ******
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Mike ******
I do not need your advice..
Mike ******
No i am having fun....
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Mike ******
I have a gecko in my room...should I call police....?
Max ********
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you think you funnyMike ******
@Max *******
you...dick head....reply to me.....only youReply to
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Wannikea *********
Stop watching the idiots making YouTube videos, no requirement for the origin of funds for an extension other than a Thai bank account in your name.
Lynnette *******
Why use YouTube instead of the immigration office for info?
Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
don't know, just accidentally stumbled upon that today, and got worried I might have missed someting. I did consult with the IO, and this 'source of the 800k' was not mentioned/not stated in their checklist.Frank **********
@Max *******
Why didn't you ask the IO when you consulted with him if you was already there?Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Frank *********
the (wrong) information about the source of the 800k came only yday, well over a week since I visited the IO.Kool *******
@Max *******
it was accepted last year, and will be accepted this year. Nothing has changed, just like immigration told you.Reply to
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Mick **********
@Max *******
well if a you tuber says it then it must be true. Oh and the moon is made from cream cheeseLynnette *******
@Mick *********
Yes, cheese.. but it's not cream cheese 🤦. Probably blue cheese.Reply to
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Max *************
The easiest way to find out if there are any changes is to ask immigration on Koh Samui.What happens in other provinces is basically irrelevant. Your bank book shows your 800k and also that the transfer was international.
Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Max ************
when visiting IO last week they did nor refer to requirement to show the 800k came from overseas, but maybe they might bring this up at the appointment and document submission of documents this week (31st). Problem is the 800k is at my SCB which does not indicate if a transfer was coming international (such as my Bangkok Bank does).Max *************
@Max *******
Is this your first extension? If not you should be ok.Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Max ************
it's my second extension (so for year 3).Max *************
@Max *******
Then a second extension means the second year,not third as you said earlier.Max *************
@Max *******
Are you on an initial O-A visa?Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTERMax *************
@Max *******
How did you transfer those 800k to your SCB-account?Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Max ************
bit hard to remember.Those months in early 2023, prior to keeping the thb 800k minimum, I sent funds from my USA-based bank to SCB, but with mixed purpose of both paying my installments here in Samui on a new villa being build, as well as keeping the minimum 800k. The bank book of SCB mostly just shows 'consolidated figures', so it is impossible to align fully with my USA bank statement on international transfers. Note: That time I used just one SCB account for that. BTW, in 2023 it was not a requirement that the 800k came from international transfer (only the 65k modality had that)Phil ******
@Max *******
if this is your 2nd 12-month extension and done at the same IO you should be fineMax *************
@Max *******
Officially,when sending money and you want those transfers to show up as international/foreign, you must use either Funds for long term stay in Thailand or Property Purchase. Did you use these reasons for your transfers?Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Max ************
I did, but only works and shows in statements if sending to my Bangkok Bank.Max *************
@Max *******
I agree about Bangkok Bank.I've been with them for many years and my Wise transfers always shows up as international/foreign. Even before Wise added "Funds for long term stay in Thailand" as reason for the transfer in 2019..Reply to
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Greg ***********
@Max *******
check your bankbook(s), also the old ones. Check the CODE under which the money was received. If it says FET or FTT, it's proof that the money came from abroadMax ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg **********
will check this soonest.Greg ***********
@Max *******
you will be fine. And even if not: transfer your money back to your UK account from the Thai bank. Then use WISE to transfer it back to your Thai account, and choose as reason in the list "funds for longtime stay in Thailand". This transfer will be coded as having come from abroadReply to
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Graham ******
The Non-O not the 12 month extension can require that the 800k came from an international transfer
Max ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
thanks for info GrahamReply to
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