I entered Thailand on 5 Feb from Italy with a non-O 3 month visa obtained at the Thai embassy in Rome. I intend to apply for the 1 year non O for retirement in Bangkok (at Chaeng Wattana or any other better suggested location if any). I have opened a bank account and already transeferred well over the required 800k THB for seasoning and I am presently looking for accommodation.

My first question is would a monthly renewed serviced apartment (rather than a rented apartment) be acceptable for Thai Immigration to issue the 1 year visa?

Secondly, where/how can I obtain the best detailed instructions on how to apply (and what dox i need) for the 1 year visa for retirement?

My retired visa I'd due to renew in July 27th how much in advance can I renew? I know I need letter from bank what should this letter say last year could not be like 3 days old are there any new documents needed this year?

TransferWise issue: So I opened account at Bank of Ayudhya/Krungsri Sukhumvit 31 in Bangkok. I transferred twice around $14,900 USD by ACS transfer. (Maximum $15,000 USD for ACS. My US bank, Capitalone360, does not do wire transfers to non-US banks. I went to Krungsri, asked for letter for retirement visa, stating balance over ฿800,000 THB, transferred from outside Thailand. The bank manager refused. I had a Thai person interpret. TransferWise bounced the money through several banks, the last being Bangkok Bank. They said get Bangkok Bank to write the letter. I’m waiting for BB to open at Central World but I’m not optimistic. My ideas are 1. Go to head Krungsri office see if they can call BB and write the letter. 2. Engage a Thai lawyer. 3. Arrange to transfer more Money from USA by direct wire transfer, perhaps open BB account. I do have embassy latter as to address (one year condo contract), landlord’s thai ID copy, showing monthly income >฿65,000 THB–but it’s by transfer from my own funds, not pension. I’m applying to change tourist visa from USA to non-O 90 day by reason of retirement at Chaengwattana.