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What should I do about my Non-O visa situation after a medical emergency led to a withdrawal from my bank account?

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Jun 23, 2025
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Mackay **********
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Hello Group, I am here on a Non-O based on marriage, also have a Thai child and arrived April 7th, 2025. Unfortunately I didn't get the 400K deposited into my Bangkok Bank until April 29th. Fast forward to June 19 and had a medical emergency ( heart attack ), which caused me to dip into the 400k, bringing it down to around 100K. I am stamped 90 day until July 6th. I am guessing that this will be an issue at IO. I was planning on refilling my Thai bank account back up to 400K+, but wanted to consult the group first. Do I really have to start this whole process again? I am also hoping IO will take into consideration the medical situation and extend my initial 90 day, allowing me to stay and season the 400K. Will consider agent at this point. Please help!
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The individual is facing a visa issue due to a significant withdrawal from their Thai bank account following a medical emergency. They currently hold a Non-O visa based on marriage and have been advised by community members on options for extending their stay, including applying for a 60-day extension based on their marriage or child. Members emphasized that refilling the bank account to the required 400,000 THB is necessary; however, withdrawals for medical emergencies may not be regarded favorably by Immigration. The group is supportive and offers various strategies, including consulting a visa agent for further assistance.
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Mackay **********
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@Paul ******************
 Hua Hin
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Benjamin *******
Do you have have to transfer to Thai bank account monthly the
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baht for 12 month extension retirement visa. I got statement proving life time indexed pension from Australia which is actually around
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Mubashir ********
Do you mind how long it takes you to approve non o marriage

Its been more than 3 weeks and i am still waiting

They requested for 400k bank statement which i submitted monthly income of 40k bhat
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Gerry ******
It would be interesting to know what they say about you using the money because of a heart attack... which is what the money is actually for..good luck and get better soon...
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Steve *******
@Gerry *****
 It's not going to wash with Immigration, they'll just claim he should've had insurance to cover any health issues. No quarter given!
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Gerry ******
@Steve ******
 I can believe that....
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Mackay **********
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@Gerry *****
 yep
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@Gerry *****
 I’ll try to post what happens at IO
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@Mackay *********
 thank you...
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@Mackay *********
 And maybe let y'r wife do the talking. And also maybe there is a workaround. Good luck and hope it works out well with y'r medical issue 🤞💪👍
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@Gerry *****
 there isn't an exception list, you either follow the requirements or you don't.
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@Wannikea ********
 so then what is the purpose of having to have the money in a Thai bank.
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Wannikea *********
@Gerry *****
 longshot here... to support your Thai wife
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@Wannikea ********
 that would last her a couple of months at most....
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Mark ********
@Gerry *****
 It's to demonstrate your liquidity. It's not for medical emergencies, that's why you have medical insurance
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Gerry ******
@Mark *******
 not for me...I just self insure,that way I never get turned down..
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Mark ********
@Gerry *****
 I use the free travel insurance associated with my AMEX credit card. Similarly never get turned down.....and doesn't cost me a single cent! 😂😂😂
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@Mark *******
 great.but I've been living here 30years already..
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Mark ********
@Gerry *****
 I've been here over 15 years but I travel a lot, so travel insurance is my best option, and it comes free with a credit card!
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Chris *********
Hope you’re ok first and foremost good luck with everything matey🤞
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Mackay **********
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 Thanks 🙏 Doctor installed 2 stents via an artery in the wrist and said you’re good to go!
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At the end of the 90 day non-o visa, you may be able to apply for visit Thai family 60 day extension.

This will give you time to get the funds back up to 400k.

You can do custodian visa but depending on the child's age you would need court ordered custody or if they are older a letter from the ampur with at least 50% custody agreed upon.

You would need to speak to your local office for clarification.

But either of these scenarios can work if you apply for the 60 day visit Thai family extension and you won't need to start again.
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Kool *******
What you are asking is the same as starting over. As soon as your money is back up to the bt400,000 the two months count starts over, but you get a new 90 day visa on your way to getting the one year extension, at which time you do everything again.
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Colin **********
You might consider swapping to the an ext to "support of your Thai child" its pretty much the same documentation, but you need thier birth certificate and see them in the blue book. The beauty of this is the funds only need to be on the day of ext submission, although, there are some reports saying some office's require two months, ypu should check. Also you might be able to extend your current ext with a 60day "to visit or support your Thai wife"
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John **********
You can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on being married to a Thai. That will give you the time you need to season the required 400k. Sorry to hear about the heart attack
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Martin **************
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 depends which immigration center. Phuket and udon Thani doesn’t do +60 days based on Thai family anymore, I had to pay 8000 to an agency
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 since when? According to phuket volunteers they still do it
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 well a friend in udon got denied the +60 days about 4 months ago, I went to Phuket immigration to ask and they said it’s still on, 3 weeks later I go do my usual +60 day and they said that they don’t do it anymore. I spoke with the immigration police directly. Unless it’s back since then (it was 3 months ago) the +60 has been cancelled in Phuket and udon.
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 I’m in Hua Hin
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 go at the immigration and ask if they still do +60 days based on visiting Thai family. If they don’t do it anymore you can use an agency to do it (I paid 8000 with Thai visa centre)
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 This is correct and the best option for the OP.
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