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Will Pattaya Immigration accept a Euro savings account with a Thai bank for retirement extension renewal?

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Will Pattaya Immi accept EUR saving account with Thai Bank to renew retirement extension ?
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The question is about whether Pattaya Immigration will accept a Euro savings account held at a Thai bank for the renewal of a retirement extension. The consensus seems to be that it is generally accepted, but there are concerns about exchange rate fluctuations potentially affecting the required amount.
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I think you're asking if a foreign currency account in a Thai bank is accepted?

Normally yes. But you need to be careful about exchange rate fluctuations. If the exchange rate would've dropped you below the required amount any time during the year, your extension could be refused.

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