Hi all,
A shock to the system combined with a degree of ignorance.
My initial 12 month Non - O extension of stay (based on being over 50) expires in the first week of July and I intended to apply for a further 12 month extension based on the monthly income method of 12 consecutive months of international transfers (minimum 65,000 baht each month).
The issue is as follows:-
My Kbank branch informed me that my monthly deposits have been transferred from my Australian Credit Union to the Bank of America in Bangkok and therefore the transfer from them to my Kasikorn Bank account is not deemed to be an international transfer. The statements refer them to be automatic transfers (I was aware of that but still thought they counted as an international transfer).
Has anyone had similar issues and is there a way around it. I am meeting with a visa agent here in Chiang Mai on Monday.
Regards!
Graham
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is facing a challenge with their Non-O visa extension in Thailand due to their bank's classification of international transfers. They initially planned to apply for a 12-month extension based on regular monthly income transfers from Australia but learned that these transfers are seen as automatic rather than international by their Thai bank. Other users offer solutions, such as obtaining official documentation from banks to prove the transfers are international, sharing personal experiences, and advising on the variability of immigration office requirements. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of clear documentation and navigating different bank and immigration policies.
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