After bending over backwards I have been denied extension of my retirement visa twice. I work on an income plus capital combination. Over the last twelve months my monthly income (pension from abroad) never dipped below 64,705.28 = annual equivalent of 776,463.36. Capital never dipped below 216,969.63. Put the two together and you have 993,402.99, well in excess of 800,000.
Where am I going wrong? The immigration officer seemed to be saying that capital was not allowed to fall below 400,000. Does this apply to the income option as well as the capital option?
Is it worth challenging this or should I just give up and do a visa run with the prospect of ultimately converting to a marriage visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user has encountered difficulties in extending their retirement visa in Thailand, despite having the requisite finances—an income that exceeds the limit and capital that also meets the necessary threshold. They question the immigration officer's interpretation of the rules, particularly regarding the requirement for capital not to fall below 400,000 THB. The conversation reveals inconsistencies in how immigration offices apply the rules and discusses other visa options like switching to a marriage visa due to potentially lower financial requirements, as well as considering visa runs or alternative methods to obtain a long-term visa.
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