Will a Social Security Benefit Letter suffice for proof of pension income for a type 'O' retirement visa?

A Social Security Benefit Letter is generally not accepted as proof of pension income for a type 'O' retirement visa in Thailand. Instead, applicants are advised to submit their bank statements showing monthly income or direct deposits. For the initial NON-O visa application, an income of 65,000 baht per month can be proven through bank statements. For the first extension, you must deposit at least 800,000 baht into a Thai bank account or show the 65,000 baht monthly income for the next extension.