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What should I do if my funds were briefly below the required 400K during my annual extension application in Thailand?
Oct 19, 2025
6 months ago
Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI need some advice pls. I was seasoning my 400K for over a month of the required 2 months for my next annual Ext. of Stay until today when I accidentally sent 100K of it to a crypto exchange.
Realising 5 mins later, I sent 300K from another account to the same seasoning account which means the money won’t have been continuous for the full 2 months by the time I apply. So when I go to the bank to ask for the letter to prove this, they’ll probably deny me it even though the money was only below the 400K minimum for a few mins.
Any suggestions pls?
Realising 5 mins later, I sent 300K from another account to the same seasoning account which means the money won’t have been continuous for the full 2 months by the time I apply. So when I go to the bank to ask for the letter to prove this, they’ll probably deny me it even though the money was only below the 400K minimum for a few mins.
Any suggestions pls?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user needs advice after accidentally sending part of the required 400K baht for the seasoning period for their visa extension. Despite sending the funds back quickly, they are concerned that the timing may affect their application. Comments suggest it might be at the discretion of the immigration office, and experiences vary. Some recommend discussing the issue with immigration directly, arguing that the end-of-day balance matters, and offering backup options such as using an agent if necessary.
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Gregory *********
You have realised out greatest fears. But i hope it works out seasoned nicely.
Derek *****
Worse case scenario is to pay an agent. I made a similar mistake, though mine was more than a few minutes. Maybe give it a try and then use Thai Visa Centre as a fallback.
Peter **********
That mistake should have taught you to keep your hands off the seasoning account
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You could talk to immigration about this and if they give trouble point out that you haven’t seen a rule that the money must be in a single account.
Also, for the future, put more than 400k in the account, because banks will deduct their fees and it will happen at the most inconvenient moment.
Last but not least, while still on your 90 day non-O stay, getting a 60 day extension is the easiest way to proceed.
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You could talk to immigration about this and if they give trouble point out that you haven’t seen a rule that the money must be in a single account.
Also, for the future, put more than 400k in the account, because banks will deduct their fees and it will happen at the most inconvenient moment.
Last but not least, while still on your 90 day non-O stay, getting a 60 day extension is the easiest way to proceed.
Ally ************
Surely it's your end of day balance that matters.. the net change after all credits and debits have been processed.. that would be my argument if queried by immigration anyway!
Pete **********
Accidentally sent?
Peter **********
@Pete *********
Not really very weird. I have also once paid using the wrong account. Nothing special with “accidentally sent”.Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pete *********
Yes. “I accidentally sent 100K of it to a crypto exchange.”Frank **********
@Tom ******
how about you accidentally send it to my account. LolPeter **********
@Frank *********
He only sends to people who are perfect and never in their life made mistakes.Unfortunately you don’t qualify. 🤣
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Damo ***********
Why not go to Immigration and ask them? Sooner you own up to the slight ‘hick-up’ could work in your favour.
Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Damo **********
yes that’s actually not a bad idea and I might try to contact them and ask what is the best way forward. Thanks for your suggestion.David ********
@Tom ******
It's a great idea. I switched my visa money over to a new bank (see Bangkok Bank frozen accounts drama in other threads) and fumbled it a little such that I'm missing a date, one day, in the bank books. Walked in to my local Immigration office with the books and receipts and asked them if it was going to be a problem come extension time. Nope. They get it. Anyway, point being: I got it sorted waaaaay ahead of time. Your mileage may vary depending on your local office but at my local (Udon) it was not a problem at all. Go talk to them now, not later when your visa is about to expire.
Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTERDavid Hobler you know I think that’s really good advice so thank you for sharing that. Definitely lesson learned for next year! Now at least I know what I can write about in my Substack newsletters 🙂 🙂
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Damo ***********
@David *******
💯.. and you probably saved yourself a bit of 'stress' wondering for months what the final outcome was going to be.Reply to
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Stuart *********
@Tom ******
It’s actually probably the best suggestion. Contrary to popular belief most offices will try to help you rectify an error if they can. It may not be an issue for them anyway.Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
Yes I agree it’s a good suggestion. Cheers.Reply to
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Steve *******
You're going to have to wait a bit longer
Rene ********
What does seasoning mean?
Darren ********
@Rene *******
Salt and Pepper, Dude 😁🙃Rene ********
@Darren *******
I get it, some put the money and withdraw some then top up. That wasn't my way, b just leave it even though it's a dead weightReply to
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Peter **********
@Rene *******
It’s like the Dutch “kruiden” for cooking. In this case it refers to getting the bank ready by depositing money for the required time.Rene ********
@Peter *********
, thanks all, I got it.....Reply to
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Pete *******
@Rene *******
time spentRene ********
@Pete ******
three months before doing new one, two months thereafter? Never dipping below 400.000?Pete *******
@Rene *******
you asked what seasoning means not what are the seasoning requirements. Different visas have different requirements.Rene ********
@Pete ******
ok, retirement here with 800,000 in bankReply to
Rene ********
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Steve *******
@Rene *******
Money in the bank for the required amount of timeRene ********
@Steve ******
thanks..... Best just po wave the 800,000 and not touch it?Reply to
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Chris *******
If the money was out and then in on the same date it shouldn't be a problem.
It will depend on the office and officer you are in front of.
It will depend on the office and officer you are in front of.
Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ******
thanks and I hope you’re right. The money was out of my account for only 9 minutes and I can prove it.Mikkel *******
@Tom ******
is the other account from which you transferred in the 300K also a Thai bank account in your name only?If it is, you could provide bank letter and statements from both accounts/banks to show you had more than 400K in Thai bank at all times.
Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mikkel ******
that’s a great idea, but I think actually the rule stipulates that it must be only in one Thai account, not more than one, but I might be wrong. Yes, both are Thai accounts in my name only, not joint accounts.Mikkel *******
@Tom ******
again that's up to the discretion of your immigration office. I have seen reports of people successfully supplying documents from two banks, being in a similar situation as you.Edit: and by similar I mean their account dipped too low, for whatever reason, but they could provide evidence that they have over 400K in Thai banks at all times.
Other reports say their immigration accepted that it was just for a few minutes/hours and at closing time of the day the amount was correct.
Best advice anyone could give you is ask your local immigration. Everything could be just fine, or they will tell you your options. One could be the 60 day "visit family" extension.
Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mikkel ******
Many thanks. Yes, I will provide letters from both banks just in case. Cheers. 🙏Reply to
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Stuart *********
That’s probably going to be at the discretion of your immigration office. As a guess I’d say they may well reject your application and you’d need to start over.
Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
OK thanks and that seems to be a worst case scenario. Wouldn’t I just be able to pay 1900 THB and extend for say two months in order for the money to be seasoned? That would seem like a logical step to me.Stuart *********
@Tom ******
Again that’s going to be at the discretion of the office you use. It may work for you. You’ll have to ask them.Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
ok thanks.🙏Reply to
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Chris *******
@Tom ******
you could apply for the 60 day visit Thai family extension as long as you've not done one before.Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ******
many thanks. Tbh, I’ve never heard of the “60 day visit Thai family extension” so I’ve obviously never had one before, either. I’ll look into that. Thanks again.Greg ***********
@Tom ******
for this 60-days "family visit" extension you need to show Immigration a freshly printed "Kor Ror 22" from the Amphur office. A "marriage registry printout" that shows your marriage has been registered inside Thailand and is still ongoingSteve *******
@Tom ******
If you're married you should be entitled to the 60 days extention of stay for 1900bt.Stuart *********
@Steve ******
If they haven’t used that option before and like everything here at the discretion of the office they use.Steve *******
@Stuart ********
Obviously if they haven't used it already. I don't know any Immigration offices that don't issue it.Stuart *********
@Steve ******
I don’t know the policies of the other 80+ offices either. I know Phuket will issue them if they haven’t used them but some offices may or may not.Tom *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
yeah that definitely remains an option. If all else fails like the bank doesn’t give me the letter, or immigration doesn’t see that it was only for nine minutes and makes a big issue out of it, it remains a fallback option. Many thanks.Reply to
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