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Will a temporary drop in my bank balance affect my DTV application in Thailand?

Mar 26, 2026
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Randolph *******
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I'm looking to apply for the DTV within the next couple of months, My bank balance dropped below the 500k thb threshold for a week down to 460k thb, but will now remain above it (by a considerable amount) until I actually apply. Will this have an impact on my application?

I actually haver a different account with a positive balance that would more than cover the period it dropped, would this be able to be taken into account?
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The user inquired about the impact of a temporary drop in their bank balance below the 500k THB threshold on their upcoming DTV visa application. Community responses indicated that it is possible to use two different bank accounts for the visa application, and that some embassies primarily focus on the final balance rather than historical balances. Users pointed out that some Thai embassies, like the one in London, may have specific requirements regarding how long the balance must remain above 500k THB. Overall, maintaining a positive final balance and having documentation ready from both accounts could help support the application.
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Paul *******
Application country?
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Pamela ********
You can use both accounts
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Andi ***********
Where are you applying? Some embassies focus on the final balance others want a consistent balance of 500k. You can apply with both accounts.
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Randolph *******
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@Andi **********
if I can apply with both accounts it won’t be a problem.
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@Randolph ******
You can use both accounts in London. Note some applicants recently have been asked to submit stamped statements.
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Randolph *******
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@Andi **********
I am also starting a new job (UK based company) but working all over Asia, so will have to proof of ongoing income.

Just want to cover all bases.
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@Randolph ******
You are applying with the new job before getting paid from it?
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Randolph *******
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@Andi **********
starting the job this month, got a few months training over in the UK, but will probably apply for the DTV in late April.

Will have a contract of employment though.
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@Randolph ******
Ok, cos when I applied for my DTV they would not accept my new contract as I had not been paid from it.
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Randolph *******
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@Andi **********
Thai Embassy in London
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@Randolph ******
So you are ok, London focuses on the final balance. Some have been recently asked to show a balance of 500k for 10 days but you are ok with that.
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Amy ******
@Andi **********
do you know which other embassies only want the final balance as opposed to the
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Andi ***********
@Amy *****
Basically, embassies in Europe/America are ok with just the final balance. Vietnam, Taipei in Asia. Jakarta, Manilla used to be ok with just the final balance but i do not know about recent requirements.
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Pamela ********
@Randolph ******
can you keep me posted how you get on we are doing ours in the next months
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Randolph *******
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