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What are the regulations regarding the 2/3 month seasoning for the 800,000 baht retirement extension in Thailand?

Oct 11, 2025
2 months ago
Brad *********
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I do have a question about the 2/3 month seasoning before and the 3 month after on 800000 baht for a retirement extension. Is the date this measured on the date you apply/receive the extension or is it the start/end date of the extension?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The 2/3 month seasoning requirement for the retirement extension in Thailand depends on the timing of maintaining the 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account. It is essential to have the full amount in your account for 2 calendar months prior to the application date for a one-year extension, and you must keep this amount for 3 months after receiving the extension stamp, though some offices may have different counting methods.
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Arendarski *******
This month I will get my 1 year non O retirement visa stamp. But my Bangkok Bank account is blocked and answer is they will close it soon. Can I transfer my sezoned 800K to KBank and be counted as valid retirement?
Ellie *******
You need to have funds of 800k baht in your Thai bank account for full 2 calendar months as of application day for a new one-year extension. Some offices ask for 3 months instead of 2 months.

“3 months after the extension granted” is counted from the day you get your new extension stamp at many offices. But there are a few offices that count “3 months after” from the day your new extension starts.

You need to check the province specific detailed policy with your local immigration policy.
James ********
It's to show PROOF of your having the 800,000 Thai baht on deposit in your Thai bank for the 2 full months before the current ending date of your one year extension of stay,

...and kept at the 800,000 Thai baht balance for 3 months after you receive the one year extension of stay STAMP in your passport.

Otherwise, the bank account balance must be at least 400,000 Thai baht for all other months.
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