What Are the Latest Rules Regarding the 800k Baht Seasoning Requirement for Retirement Visa Applications in Thailand?

Feb 19, 2020
5 years ago
Don ********
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just been to my lawyers office, he has told me the new rules re seasoning the 800k is now 4 months. mine would be the first retirement application. I thought it was 2 months seasoning on the first application for retirement...any info ? cheers
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The current seasoning requirement for the 800k baht in a bank account for Thailand's retirement visa application appears to have confusion. Some users mention that it should be maintained in the account for two months prior to the application and three months afterward, with a minimum balance of 400k baht going forward. However, a lawyer has indicated that the new rule may state a four-month seasoning period, leading to a debate on the accuracy of this information.
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Tod *********
And so this topic doesn't go off the rails, we're done. Good Luck (y)
Tod *********
and here's the thai in case he's a thai lawyer
Tod *********
here's the text from the change of extension rule
Tod *********
And as adamant as your lawyer may be what I can say is he doesn't know his ass from his elbow about getting a yearly extension of stay based on being over 50 using banked money.

It is exactly what
@Pe***
quoted (y) ;

the money must be in your account for 2 months prior to you applying for your extension, it must stay in the account for 3 months AFTER you get your extension and then the balance cannot drop below 400K baht the rest of the year.
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Don ********
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I use the word loosely lol
Tod *********
He is totally and 100% WRONG.
Don ********
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cheers tod and ben ...precisely why I asked you guys ….I have more faith in this forum and its advisers !
Don ********
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samui ...a law unto itself !
Benjamin ******
1 Ignore lawyers. They are agents by a different name.

2. To my knowledge, it is two months for the seasoning requirements. However, what immigration office are you using?
Peter ****************
2 months before and 3 months after. After that not below 400k.
Don ********
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cheers, that's what I thought but lawyer is adamant he is right....and yes I suspect the agent bit is right too ! lol
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