ok. hello everyone.

Does anyone have the

definitive

'for real'

answer on what I need, in Thailand, a UK Subject, married to a Thai, with a Retirement Visa, a valid passport, a house book in wifes name, a phone and SIM card in my name, and some money .

.......thank you

the bank doesnt know

ps i am with BKK bank now but unhappy.

Is anyone else still waiting on a frozen account with Bangkok Bank Central Pattya Branch? I went to the branch on the 28th last month, they copied my passport with current retirement visa, my driver's license, my lease agreement, and my SIM card receipt. I was told they would get back to me in 2 weeks and it's now been 3 weeks. My account was opened last year on a tourist visa and with the help of an agent however I always funded it myself with the 800,000 baht being my own funds and the balance has never dropped below that.

Clarification... If you DON"T want to renew your Retirement Visa, expiring on January 2026, as you have to leave the Country for years, can you withdrawl now all your money from your bank account? (i will stay in Thailand until end of November)

I am an American and have had a retirement visa for 3 years. I am actually retired but tired of going back to immigration every year. I have no issues with leaving the country once a year. I am retired but have no issues with taking a cooking class if required.

Curious

What are the cons of a DTV versus retirement visa? I know the bank account issues as one is technically a tourist but are there other cons?

Hello dear members.

Something related again to Bangkok bank, but maybe not what you expected, and a very important message for those living here on retirement, monthly method.

Not all embassy give you a certificate, concerning the transfer, of funds needed. In that case, you have to take your bank book, and get bank letter, that the funds have been transferred on your account every month.

Now first this. If you use Wise, that always went well, if you gave as reason, the transfer, was for you needs to live in Thailand. From THIS MONTH on it appears as internet banking. So not good for immigration.

Second, my extension went smooth, end of June. Although Bangkok bank made some difficulty to make the bank-letter (too busy), got all in order.

A trusted person, went this month to Bangkok bank for that same letter, and it was denied, by the bank. Only reason was that they not issue these any more.......

So the person, called to see the manager, and asked for some goodwill, as the document is really necessary in this case for immigration. Finally she felt sorry for him, and as he stayed calm and polite, she agreed to make it anyway, although it was now against Bangkok bank regulations.

She came back a little later, feeling sorry, as she was in the incapacity, to proceed, because the letter was taken out of the system. He then went to Jomtien immigration, asked what to do, as this was no wrong doing on his side. The only reply was, that then they cannot agree with the extension.

He finally had no choice to go to one of these Visa offices, that asked him at first, although they admit, he qualified, 13.000 baht. He cut it down to 10.000, so they went, and then extension, was possible.

Now, I have time till my next visit, although I have to go, as I get soon a new passport, but I am trying to find a solution. If everything is in order from my side, I really not want, out of principe, to use an agent. Nothing to do with money.

So do have people encountered, this month, same with Bangkok bank? The location is the one, one second road, near Walking street Pattaya (where I got mine though in June). Is there another solution, other then to pay an agent?

Thank you.

Has anyone here in Bangkok changed from a retirement visa to a DTV visa? Im a 65 year old retired American. I’ve used the same agent every year to renew my retirement visa and he doesn’t provide DTV services. He downplays the DTV and calls it an inferior visa and would not help me nor refer me to someone else.

If you have changed visas how has it worked out for you and who did you use for the service and what classes did you end up taking? I have no problem leaving the country once a year.

Seasoning money question: If I transferred 800,000 thb into my Thai bank account on 18th July 2025, when is the earliest date that I can go to immigration for my retirement extension? I assume 18th September but want to be sure. Thanks!

I have a 90 day non O based on retirement, I've been here a few days, TM30 filed, bank is asking for a certificate of residency to open a bank account, do I get this from Immigration office ? (Udon Thani)

I am about to apply to renew my visa extension based on retirement,Ihave a unused single re-entry permit ,which I bought when I extended last year.

Does this expire with the current extension or is it valid until used?