It is time for me to consider renewing my retirement visa.

Today when I went to ask the Agent about the requirements she told me Bangkok Bank no longer issues the paperwork necessary for the visa. She said if I want to use Bangkok Bank the cost would be 23,000. If I open an account at a different bank and use that, cost is only 18,000. I would like to use the 65,000/month method. I have made monthly deposits of 65,000 for the past 2 years. At no time have I had a balance greater than 800K but I have made several 400K deposits over the past year.

A) What are agents charging these days to renew a visa in the Pattaya area, without 800K in the bank

B) Any truth to what the agent was saying about Bangkok Bank no longer issuing the paperwork?

C) Any reasons not to open an account with SCB?

Hi, I am living in Pattaya and I am here on a 1 year OA multiple entry visa. If I leave the country and come back in, I was told by a friend who has a contact in immigration that they will stamp my visa and passport for another year from date of new entry. Is this true or do I have to formally go through renewal process with proof of funds etc. Thank you .