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Which embassy is the most lenient regarding the 500,000 THB rule for the Destination Thailand Visa?

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For expats that have a DTV (Destination Thailand Visa)

I'm on Visa exemption until March 16, then can extend for 30days and want to get a DTV

What embassy is the most relaxed with the 500,000 THB rule? where the money has to be sitting on the account for over 3 months

I've just transferred the money to an account, so by the time my extension ends 2 months will have passed since the money landed on the account (not the 3 months that some embassies ask for)

Any advice ? The funds are legit savings and online income, I just had them spread throughout multiple bank accounts
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An expat currently on a visa exemption until March 16 is seeking advice on applying for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) after extending their stay for 30 days. They are particularly concerned about the 500,000 THB rule, which requires funds to be in a bank account for over three months. The user recently transferred funds and will not meet this requirement in time. Comments suggest that the Hanoi embassy does not enforce the three-month rule strictly, potentially providing a solution for their situation.
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Hanoi dont have any 3 month rule aslong the amount is there
Myles *******
Myles *******
Hanoi as per previous answer
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Frank **********
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