Hi, a few weeks ago I booked an appointment in Laos. Now, I have read many comments about the new rule requiring 500,000 THB banked for 6 months. I keep my money in my brokerage account and withdraw money as needed for living in Thailand. Recently, I withdrew 500,000 THB to my Thai bank account just to show a statement for DTV. In my 6-month statement, I withdrew and spent 2.4 million THB, or 400,000 THB per month. It is less than 500,000 THB per month. But I can show a statement from my brokerage account with an amount much greater than 500,000 THB. Also, I have a job contract, salary payment documents, and a portfolio. Will they accept it? Should I choose another Thai embassy? I booked all my flights, hotels, etc., and do not want to lose them just because of this new formal rule.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking clarity on whether having 500,000 THB shown in a brokerage account, along with a job contract and other financial documentation, will suffice for their visa application, given the new immigration rule requiring a minimum of 500,000 THB banked for six months in Thailand. Community comments provide mixed advice, emphasizing that Thai immigration typically prefers funds in a Thai bank account and noting that rules can vary by location and officer.
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