While I have the required 800,000 baht for the retirement extension deposit, it is located in a tax deferred retirement account, which I’m loathe to touch. A wealthy Thai friend (who I’ve known for over 40 years and is like a brother) has suggested that he fund the 800k, while I deposit 65,000 a month from my pension - eventually leading to the 800k being freed up. I realize not every Immigration office allows the hybrid system, but my question is: will the 800,000 coming from another person raise any red flags?

Hi everyone, I need some advice regarding my first Retirement Extension (based on the 800k THB deposit).

I will be arriving in Thailand on a 90-day Non-Immigrant 'O' visa. I already have a long-standing Thai bank account (opened 15 years ago on a tourist visa). The balance has consistently stayed well above 1,000,000 THB for many years.

My questions are:

1. Can I use this existing account to prove my funds for the 1-year extension at the @Immigration office?

2. Most of the balance comes from cash deposits made during my many trips over the years, with very few international wire transfers (remittances). Does the 'source of funds' or 'international origin' matter for the 800k deposit method, or is the 2-month seasoning of the balance sufficient?

I’ve heard conflicting reports about whether the money must come from abroad for the initial extension. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, Just thought I would throw this one out there to counteract they ney sayers regarding the 800,000 baht needed to be retained in a Thai bank account for a retirement visa as everyone is under the assumption it's better to keep the money in an overseas account because you get bugger all interest in a Thai bank account, but here's another logic to contend with..... If you use an agent let's say the price would be is 18,000, and doing by yourself is 2,000 assuming you have the 800k in the bank, the difference is a saving of 16k which equals 2% + if you get 1% interest from your Thai account that's 3% ! But the important thing is that by doing it yourself you are fully compliant within the immigration regulations and not so using an agent as they remove deposited funds immediately they have a bank statement thus leaving you open and deemed to be an overstayer.

If you have limited funds then I guess you have limited options, as I've already said, just food for thought.

CW non-o marriage requirements

Does anyone have a copy of the current valid non-o for marriage extension requirements from Chaeng Wattana?

Or barring that can I go and pick them up easily? I don't want to wait in a massive queue just to pic up a sheet.

I did search the group but couldn't see info on this, so apologies if it's faq'd or repeated. Thanks.

I have a question: I heard that after received a year visa the amount of 800.000 must be kept 3 months. Is that a law ? I didn't see on Google. Now if I have embassy document with my retirement amount, I can use only the difference on a bank account. (Retirement 600000 + bank deposit 200000) So what about the amount that should be kept 3 months ?

Hi all,

Thinking I already know the answer but thought I'd double check with the lads,

I'll be applying for a Non O prior to travelling to Thailand with the intent of getting married and staying, I understand 90 days from arrival and opening a bank account, registering the marriage and then applying for the 12 month extension once these things are sorted.

Question is

Does the original Non O visa expire, do I have to enter Thailand to activate within a certain time frame from when the visa is issued.

Hi All, my husband is waiting for extend non-o 1 year visa approval which the appointment date already in password. Unfortunately, he won’t be available on that day. Not sure if he could go after the date in passport or can I go there with my husband passport on the day. Thanks

Hi everyone

, I have a question regarding the conversion from tourist visa to a Non-O ( retirement) visa. Once the conversion is approved and I receive the initial 90 - day Non -O visa ( before applying for the 1 year extension) I'm allowed to leave Thailand during those first 90 days if I obtain a re-entry permit?. In other words can I travel outside the country and re-enter without affecting the process of applying for the annual extension?. Thank you very much in advance for your help.

Hello, everyone.. I have a non-immigrant O visa. I’m taking the 65,000 baht route. What other steps I need to take after I land in Bangkok?

While on the 'Under Consideration' status of the Non-O marriage extension application, waiting to be inked in, can you leave Thailand?