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Will my unupdated bank book affect my Non O visa renewal in Thailand?

Alan *********
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Hi,

I have done some searching of old posts on here and think I have my answer ..... but I sort of need to ask still and be reasured .... sorry.

I have a 12 month Non O visa .... secured with a 800,000 baht deposit and am transiting to a 65,000 monthly deposit.

But .... I have neglected to update my bank book and lost 4 months of banking life.

Will this be a problem at my renewal in February or are the bank statements the key record and the deposit book more about the last entry pre applying for a renwal ... ie money is still in the accout.

Thanks so much.
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The original poster is concerned about the potential impact of not updating their bank book for their 12-month Non O visa renewal in February. They have maintained a deposit required for their visa but have neglected to update their passbook for four months. Comments from community members suggest that bank statements will be the crucial documentation for renewal, as they provide a detailed transaction history. It is advised to obtain an updated transaction record from the bank if needed, as the passbook itself may not hold the same importance if there is a proper bank statement.
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Ally ************
Ally ************
If you don't update your passbook regularly.. then banks such as BB will make a summary entry headed CMB (which stands for 'combined') once the total number of transactions hits a certain limit.. in effect it is a net credit or debit for the period since your book was updated.. and on the surface it looks like you have lost the transaction history it relates to.. problematic if the dates happen to cover a seasoning period either before or after an extension is issued.. but you can go in to the bank can ask them to print the missing transactions that make up that CMB entry.. which you will get in statement format.. however, most banks also allow you to download a statement via your online banking.. so you could simply cover the missing entries that way.. i choose to routinely download my statements on a calendar monthly basis now.. in anticipation that they will be needed at renewal time.. and don't bother getting the CMB breakdown any more.. so probably worth checking out your online banking app to see what's available 👍
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Ally ***********
Thanks Ally. I will investigate!
Graziella ********************
Graziella ********************
You can ask the bank to print the missed transaction
Peter *******
Peter *******
You need to check with your immigration office as policies vary but at Hua Hin office only the bank statement and a copy of the final book balance along with the certification letter matter.
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Peter ******
Great thanks .... I am in Hua Hin so that's super helpful!
Peter *******
Peter *******
@Alan ********
have extended at HH for the last 8 yrs. You need to copy all the available bank book pages for the year but it is not a problem if you have not updated the book regularly just update on the day you go and get the certificate letter. The letter and update is good for 7 days.
John **********
John **********
I only update my bank book once a year on the day I go to get my new extension of stay. It's not a problem, the bank statements are what's important
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@John *********
great ... that's what I thought but wanted to be sure
James ********
James ********
@Alan ********
Which Thai bank are you using?
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
You can ask for a 1-year transaction record to your bank branch when you apply for the next extension.

You have to show you have international transfer(s) of 65K baht every month for your next extension. Also have to show you have never dropped below 400K baht for the year after you kept 800K baht for three months to keep your current extension valid.

Both have to be shown in detailed transaction history. Lump sum record in your passbook wouldn't work.
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Ellie ******
Great thanks. So full statements are ok vs bank book.
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Alan ********
bank book only is not ok
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Graham *****
Yes I understand that. Thanks.
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
@Alan ********
, yes. In case you submit the documents to the immigration office on a different day from 1-year statements were issued, you need to update your bankbook on the day of application.

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