Currently in the Kingdom on an O-A (without insurance) which expires near the end of this month, but am stamped in until near the end of Oct. If I wish to stay within Thailand beyond that, I'm not thrilled with the idea of paying for Thai insurance, as I have better and cheaper coverage by remaining with my US based company that fully covers me here. Even though I arrived long before the travel restrictions, I've been transferring 65K monthly just to cover myself, but come October I'll still be a few months short of a year. If I bank 800K in a Thai account to apply for a non O, what's the process for then switching to the monthly income method? Can I do it as soon as I've got my record of 12 transfers?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster currently holds an O-A visa without insurance and is considering switching to a Non-O visa after October. They are interested in understanding the process for switching to a monthly income method for visa extension after making regular bank transfers. Comments indicate that due to recent consulate policies, obtaining a yearly extension based on monthly income now requires 12 full months of international transfers of at least 65K Baht into a Thai bank account. Alternatively, depositing 800K Baht into a Thai bank allows for a different method, provided funds are maintained and certain conditions are met. Additionally, the poster must acquire Thai health insurance, as their US insurance does not meet requirements for O-A extension. The process for switching visas may require leaving the country once borders reopen.
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