I went through a lot of local posts but couldn't find the answers.
I apologize in advance if I missed them.
If I send 65,000 baht per month for the whole year (to the finally! established account in Bangkok bank):
1. does it matter if it will be from a foreign account in my name?
2. Does all the money have to stay there for the full 12 months until the retirement visa application?
3. What are the conditions for a trailing spouse in such a case?
Thank you very much for the constructive and valuable comments.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The key questions addressed revolve around the transfer of 65,000 baht monthly from a foreign account to a Bangkok Bank account for a retirement visa application in Thailand. 1. The origin of the funds must be from a foreign account to be recognized by immigration, and it should show an international transfer code. 2. There is no mandatory requirement for the funds to remain in the account for a full 12 months; they can be withdrawn after being deposited for a year. 3. For a trailing spouse, a Non-O visa must be applied for after the main visa holder secures their year extension.
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