When providing bank statements for visa extension (e.g. annual extension based on Thai wife):
-if using the monthly deposit method rather than seasoned ฿400,000 method, is the statement up to date of application still required, or earlier in current month ok, as long as it shows the deposit in current month?
-can a bank account without a passbook be used? I've moved bank accounts to SCB, and they've given me an 'e-passbook', essentially it's passbook cover page with account number, but no pages for showing transactions /balance, but can generate statement to pdf. So if I used that account for immigration, I can't provide the updated passbook, as the account doesn't have one.
TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a visa extension based on marriage to a Thai citizen, you may use the monthly deposit method instead of showing a seasoned balance of ฿400,000. However, it's essential to ensure that the bank statement shows recent deposits from the current month at the time of the application. If using a bank account without a passbook, like an 'e-passbook' from SCB that lacks transaction pages, it's crucial to confirm with your immigration office whether they will accept this documentation. Generally, you might need to provide a detailed 12-month transaction report and a bank letter confirming your account balance on the application date.