Hi everybody; I have applied in usa for a 90 day non-o retirement Visa. My first question is regarding timing. If I register my address upon arrival (TM-30) and then open up Thai bank account and deposit ฿800,000 I have to let the funds “season” for 60 days.  then I’m told i can apply for a one year extension. But I read somewhere that you’re supposed to apply 30-

45 days before your 90 day visa expires. Is this true? And if so, what do I do about it? The math doesn’t work.

Second question is regarding transferring funds. If I use Wise, will it show up as a foreign transfer? Is this important? 

Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time and trouble to respond.



Want to get my thai dtv from my home country of the philippines. Do I need $15,000 USD in my bank? If so, could it be my filipino bank?

A question on changing banks in the middle of an extension.

I currently have Bangkok Bank and have heard of several troubles with them so I was thinking of opening an account with SCB which has a local branch where I have to go 50km for Bangkok Bank since they closed the local branch, same with K bank.

I have several months so the funds would be seasoned for 90 days at the new bank but then I wouldn't have a year's history with that bank for when I go to do the renewal. Will that be a problem or can I get a report from Bangkok Bank showing 9 months then 3 months at the new bank? I do plan to keep both active with more than ฿800,000 each for now until extension renewal time in case of an issue with one or the other.

Quick question. Coming to live there with my Thai wife. The twenty first of october, I have already secured an e visa for ninety days she has her own property.

How soon can I apply to get a bank account to then? Change it to the marriage visa for the year. One

If I have a DTV visa and a company in Thailand, can I open a bank account? if yes, with which bank would be easier ?

Hello everyone,

I have recently moved to a new condo, still in Bangkok but different area. I will need to have my address changed for my bank account at SCB. I forgot what document they needed when I opened the account a few years ago. Can I just give them my new address at any branch or do I need a copy of my lease or anything else?

Thank you very much

I was reading a post about non O retirement similar to my question but can't find it now.

If I travel to Thailand on non- O 0ver 50 in February open a bank account a and transfer 800k baht. Can I leave and apply for exit visa. Return on my same Non-O in mid June for 6 weeks and in that period when the 800k is seasoned apply for one year extension.

Second question if extension approved can I get a multi entry extension.

After I deposit 65k into my account can I withdraw some of those funds?

Hello everyone, any tips on how can we open a bank account in Thailand? So far I was rejected at 2 branches (Kbank and Bangkok Bank)

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)