I need some experienced advice please. I was here almost two years on an O-A (thanks Tod Daniels for explaining how to make that work) and thought it might be easier to get a new visa on a trip back to NYC than extend here. However I was refused in NYC because I did not have 800,000 in the bank, even though I had two years of bank statements (American bank— I showed them my Thai bank book as well but that seemed to confuse the situation) showing monthly deposits of a pension above the 65,000 requirement. I was given a six month tourist visa instead. I want to reapply on my next trip. I have heard the L.A. embassy is easier to work with. My question: what will be considered an income certificate (an original copy) with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, that will be acceptable? A bank statement, motorized by the bank, did not do it in NYC. Should I get a pension statement? Thanks in advance for help.
