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What are the requirements and options for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand, especially regarding the bank balance requirement?

Non-O Retirement Visa Visa Requirements Thai Banking Financial Options for Expats International Transfers Thai Elite Visa SCB Easi Pass

Aug 9, 2025

21 days ago

Dan ********

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For my Thailand move I will get non o retirement visa

I need 800000baht in bank

I think i remember another option of treasury bonds or something like this

Is this an option where I could actually get som intrest on my money.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To obtain a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand, you need to show 800,000 Baht in a Thai bank account for a minimum of 2 months (not 4 months as mistakenly mentioned by a commenter). While some suggest keeping funds in an international bank to earn interest, it is important to note that the 800,000 Baht must be deposited in a Thai bank account to meet the visa requirements. The only alternative option is receiving a regular monthly income of 65,000 Baht through international transfers. Additionally, the SCB Easi Pass is mentioned as a bank account that provides decent interest for funds kept within.

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Michael *******

SCB Easi Pass is the only account I am aware of where you can keep the 800k that pays decent interest - otherwise its back door agents, bribes, and the risks that entails…..

19 days ago

Holger **************

With Thai Elite Visa you can stay 5 years and No need of

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0 in a Bank ....also No health insurance necessary

21 days ago

Dave **********

@Holger *************

high cost, benefits fewer now

20 days ago

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Dave **********

Mark ********

Nope. 800k in Thai bank account is the only option, other than 65k per month international transfer

21 days ago

Lawrie *******

This visa requirements of 800kTHB, just highlights the stupidity of Thai financial thinking in general where they have no concept of financial and real estate management other than when it all goes pear shaped to go find a farang to rip off or act as the proverbial money tree. Meanwhile they try and get lao, Cambodian and Myanmar labour for a fraction of what they would pay for Thai labour. Meanwhile the Shinawatra family want to further corrupt the Thai economy with large casino based entertainment complexes. The only smart money in Asia, is China who keep their gambling vices mostly isolated to the former colony of Macau.

21 days ago

Mark ********

@Lawrie ******

The 800k sorts out the viable retirees against those who are broke

20 days ago

Tony *****

@Mark *******

it’s not about that. It’s about demonstrating to the Thai Government that if you fall sick or some other unforeseen event happens to you you’re able to self sustain yourself and not be a burden to the state. The U.K. should absolutely adopt this measure.

20 days ago

Dan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tony ****

Thank you

This gives me a better perspective on the situation

20 days ago

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Dan ********

Peter ******

@Lawrie ******

shut up ya mug

20 days ago

Lawrie *******

@Peter *****

So are you one of the mugs that has been doing border runs and/or paying out for Isaan sick buffaloes?

19 days ago

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Lawrie *******

Philip *******

After your visa is granted from Thai embassy in your home country you after banking sorted apply for extension of stay. Some countries you can keep your money in home bank if you get proof of income established before you leave

21 days ago

Todd *********

Making nothin on it in Thailand. Which is why so many people use agents and keep the money earning at home or in low tax jurisdiction.

21 days ago

Martin ********

@Todd ********

and yet those who choose this method get endlessly berated for doing so 😂

21 days ago

Todd *********

@Martin *******

haha, yessir. But there will always be some daft people out there.

21 days ago