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’m on a non imm O visa. If I left Thailand for 6 months with a re-entry permit would I still have to show proof of my monthly deposit while out of the country?

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!

Requirements for 1-year extension based on Thai wife in Chiang Rai, just went the other day and received under consideration stamp. Just want to post if anyone looking for the requirements for Chiang Rai specifically.

* application

* visa photo

* passport bio page

* TM 30 receipt (address notification)

* copy of 90-day report

* Copy every single page in passport

* marriage certificate

* KR 2

* Wife ID

* Wife house book

* ** if you have half-thai children, include their thai ID [if over 7] - thai birth certificate and house book entries

* bank letter verifying funds

* bank book front

* bank book pages

* bank statement

* map to house

* rental contract

* house owner ID

* house owner house book

* photo outside with house number

* photo outside house

* photo inside house

* photo inside bedroom

* 1900 baht

Hello everyone.

Does anyone have a list of requirements for a one-year retirement visa extension from immigration in Khon Kaen?

I'm particularly interested in how old the bank letter and the 12-month bank statement can be, and whether I can split the monthly payments (65k) into two transfers (e.g., two x 32.5k).

I'm asking here because I don't like driving long distances. I have to drive near 2 hours to the new immigration office.

TIA

Need some immediate advice regarding the retirement visa.

I just got to Thailand about a week ago and am on the Non-O initial 90 day visa. I plan to sign a one year lease within a week or so, open a Thai bank account immediately after that, and then transfer the 800k baht to the account so I can let it sit there for two months before I apply for the one year extension.

*However I just found out this potential problem:* I already transferred the 800k baht to Wise so I could transfer it to the Thai bank account once I open it, but I heard that using Wise for the 800k baht transfer and not a direct wire transfer from my US bank could cause immigration to deny my one year extension. Has anyone encountered this issue? If I don't use Wise and just wire transfer another 800k baht from my US bank will that make everything ok?

I am utterly confused and appreciate any advice on this, thanks!

Hi All, targeted at Samui residents please.

Can anyone confirm this checklist from Samui immigration (usually in front of counter 4) is the latest for the extension of stay for O/O-A Retirement visa please ? (I am not on the island at the moment)

Thanks in advance 🙏

Reporting latest experience. Yesterday transferred the monthly 65000 baht from my Australian bank account via Wise (Funds for longstay in Thailand) to my Bangkok Bank account. Transfer initiated at 9:40am, funds arrived in Bangkok Bank account sometime between 12:30 and 12:50pm correctly noted on the account as an international transfer, for immigration purposes. Transferred funds for rent and internet at around 1:30pm. Used QR Promptpay scan four times between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

At 2:30pm ordered 12-month statement from bank app (for immigration purposes this coming week), which arrived via email at 4:30pm.

I'm on non-O retirement extension, BB customer for eight years.

Absolutely no problems, account not frozen or suspended.

Bangkok Bank and Wise not quite the ogres which some are suggesting!

I have a Bangkok Bank account, since January I've paid in 65K Bht every month. I'm now in the UK and will return to Thailand in December, before returning I'll be applying for a non O retirement visa via the London Thai Embassy so I can hopefully go for the 1 year visa on arrival in Thailand.

My questions are:

1/ Is it true the Bangkok bank requires the 800K to be in the account for 4 months before supplying a confirmation letter for immigration? If so I need to pay in the 800K into the account in August for acceptance in December.

2/ As I've been paying in 65K since January this year when can I use the monthly payment scheme to keep the retirement visa active allowing me to move or spend the 800k.

Hello everyone. I have a question about Thai bank accounts. I know changes happen, but if I get a retirement visa or possibly a marriage visa, can I withdraw those funds from the US if I went back or do I have to remove funds while in Thailand? I’m hoping we stay, but my spouse may want to work enough work Quarters to qualify for Social Security which probably means living here unless she could do remote work with she hasn’t done before. Haven’t looked into those jobs yet