I renewed my retirement visa on 28 Nov 2022. Today is 28 Feb 2023, three months later. Does that mean from tomorrow I can dip into the 800,000thb in my Thai bank account (please say 'yes')?
I fell foul of this stipulation when renewing, thinking it was counted as 90 days and want to avoid the same fate next time around.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The timing of when you can access the 800,000 THB for your retirement visa in Thailand after renewal can be confusing. A user mentioned they renewed their visa on November 28, 2022, and was unsure if they could dip into their funds after three months. However, responses indicate that the count starts from the day the new extension begins, which was January 5, 2023. You need to maintain the minimum balance for a full three months after this date, which means you might need to keep the funds until April 5, 2023. Different opinions on the start date of the 90 days were shared, emphasizing the importance of confirming the rules directly with immigration officers during the application process.
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