Hi guys once enrolling for an approved soft power Muay Thai 6 month course & let’s say Dtv approved would you have to keep attending the course after 6 months? Thank you

If someone arrives to Thailand from the US on a Non- O retirement 90 day visa through 65,000 route. Is that person expected to deposit 800,000 for the extension? Or is 65,000 per month statements per month enough.?

I recently applied for a non immigrant o marriage multiple entry visa, hard copy with all req documents to Canberra and all paperwork and payment was returned, I was informed that I need to apply for a e visa.

Q1 is there still a multi entry visa

Q2 is the E visa system working , I registered and only get to a certain point and can't progress after selecting next.

I have a question about going from the non-immigrant OA to the non-immigrant O visa and doing the process by yourself instead of through an agent?

Currently, I’m on the non-immigrant OA, but at the end of my first year if I want to switch to the non-immigrant O, I have learned that it’s best to briefly go to a neighboring country and re-enter on the non-immigrant O 90 day to start the process cleanly.

My question is — since I will already have the banking history established in Thailand, what will immigration be looking for with regard to my residence when I apply for my first extension of stay? Will a TM 30 from an Airbnb be sufficient or will they insist on me showing long-term lease? Looking for first-hand knowledge, so please reply if you’ve actually done this yourself because it would be more helpful, since I’m not looking to go through an agent at this time? Many thanks. 

A question please I am on non o based on marriage and my first extension is in under consideration hopefully be granted soon .

How long does 400k have to be in the bank? Or is it only for the 2 months before application for extension?

Hey Everyone! I am planning my move to Thailand with my mom who is retiring - would love to hear your thoughts on if I have this information right in my head.

We will be applying for our visas in advance at the Embassy in Frankfurt Germany at the start of February (for a planned move in March).

For myself I am getting an ED Visa to learn Thai (to start - will later switch to a DTV I believe but I want to learn Thai intensively):

ED Visa and School Fees

· Initial visa (Germany): ~€80

· Extensions (Thailand): ~€50

· Visa fees total: ~€130

· School fees: €650 for 9 months

· Overall total: ~€780

For the NON-O Retirement Fees

* Initial visa (Germany): ~€80

* Annual extension (Thailand): ~€50

* Visa fees total: ~€130

Does that all seem right? Is applying at the Embassy in Frankfurt a month before ok?

Thank you!

I have a few questions in regards to banking...

1. Do only certain banks do accounts for 90 Day non immigrant o visa holders? If so which ones.

2. Or do only certain ones meet the requirements for the extension application?

3. Has anyone done a Dime! Foreign Currency Deposit account with KKP? Looks like the FCD account gives 5% APR in first $3000usd, then 3% in $3001-$30000usd. Plus, they have investment account on the Dime! app where you can buy international stocks. Does that count toward ฿800000 minimum balance requirement? If not what bank offers best rate on the money that has to sit there as proof?

4. If you extend and stay 180 or more days, do you have to show proof that the money remitted was earned before January 1, 2024?

Thank you.

What is the fee to extend your DTV after the 180 days in Thailand. Some reports 1900 baht, others 10000 baht. Cannot leave/border bounce do to medical for this 180 days. Thanks

My U.S. Social Security is direct deposited to my Bangkok bank savings account, with this notation....

"upload direct deposit / credit FEDI B2B"

AI indictates that is acceptable to Thailand Immigration. Yes, I know AI cannot be100% trusted, but it also gives many source references I can use to check further. My question to this group: is anyone else using U.S. Social Security direct deposits to a Bangkok Bank account which has a deposit coding acceptable to Immigration for Non-O extensions? I would like to use this for my next extension after having 12 consistent deposits like this.

More info from AI:

"Upload direct deposit / credit FEDI B2B" on your Bangkok Bank statement indicates an electronic funds transfer from your US Social Security, received via Thailand's banking network.

FEDI stands for Financial Electronic Data Interchange, Thailand's system for secure business-to-business (B2B) electronic payments and credits between banks. The "upload direct deposit / credit" part describes the incoming ACH-style transfer, where funds are "uploaded" or credited directly into your account without a check.

US Social Security payments to Thai banks like Bangkok Bank use international direct deposit, converted to THB automatically, often labeled this way due to FEDI processing. This is standard for expats and confirms a legitimate, fee-free deposit from the SSA via the US Treasury.

Bangkok Bank categorizes foreign electronic credits as FEDI B2B to distinguish them from domestic transfers or cash deposits, aiding in transaction tracking and compliance.

The "upload direct deposit / credit FEDI B2B" notation on Bangkok Bank statements is widely accepted by Thai immigration as proof of an international income source for retirement visas like the O-A or O-X.

Expats confirm FEDI B2B entries from US Social Security satisfy this, as they denote electronic foreign transfers via Thailand's interbank system, distinguishing them from local income.

Forums and US Embassy guidance note that Bangkok Bank statements with FEDI notations routinely pass 90-day reporting and visa extensions, often supplemented by an SSA award letter if requested. No reports indicate rejection due to this format; it's standard for SSA direct deposits to Thai banks.

I came in on a 90 day non-o visa for having Thai family (kids). I got a further 60 day extension on that. My visa expires at the end of this month. Is it possible to get the annual extension after getting the 60 day one already? Also my bank dropped below 400k this month, but I could top it up.

Not sure if I can make it happen or if I have enough time?

Appreciate your advice!