Has anyone else seen the Massive Q at immigration in airport bkk today I think it was in bkk post

Went to k bank this month and they gave me this info,said a non o will be fine

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.

Well this is interesting , just gone into my kbank in the shopping centre to get a global inward form . In conversation they told me that new accounts cannot be opened now with a 90 day non o evisa . I opened mine over a month ago with this type . I thought really , lady in bank said government has changed what type .

So anyway I went into SCB and asked to open an account to be told the same information.

For info only , don’t know if this will be the same everywhere

Hi advice needed I am waiting for my money to season for my retirement extension my g/f has asked my to go to Laos with her and her friend if I go would this affect my application thanks.

Hi all, If I am on a non O visa got the 12 month extension if I wanted to go back to UK for up to 6 months is that possible? Thanks

Due to problems with Wise not marking international payments as international I'm just wondering if I can do the following:

I already have a Bangkok Bank account already with the requisite 800k which I'll be using to obtain my Non-O retirement 1 year extension in mid January (the money has been there for many months).

I also have a Kasikorn account, which I believe Wise payments will show as international deposits, if I pay in 65K for 12 months and after 12 months will I be able to switch the visa to the Kasikorn account and then carry on with the 65K method

Went from visa exemption stamp into Non-O 90 days thai child dependent visa in Thailand. Submitted the whole paperwork in 2 sets that is needed for the 1 year extension (hoping I could get one year straight away). Am I right to assume that for the 1 year extension I will have to resubmit everything even if it's the same immigration office? Couldn't ask the IO as he wasn't bothered. He also stamped me a 3 days earlier date. I didn't see it straight away, just thought it was a weird date for the visa expiry. But didn't want to test my luck by complaining. Also, if a new rental contract is needed does it have to start 3 months prior to extension date or on the date of extension for a year (like 30 days before expiration of Non O 90 days)? TIA

I’m coming in from Canada and I understand my passport gives me 60 days. I do not want to do a border crossing. When is the best time to apply for the 30 day extension?

I am planing to get a 90 day non o visa in Australia ,come to Thailand open a bank account,put 800000 baht in account and apply for 12 month extenion based on retirement. I have been coming to thailand regulary over last 2 years on tourist visas for 55 days at a time 2025 3 x .With crackdown on people staying over 150 days i thought its time to get a long term visa

My problem is I dont want to spend 90 days in Thailand to setup the non o visa as getting doctument together to open bank account together then transfering money

Waiting 2 months after money arrives to get extension if I hit some snag along the way will take almost the full 90 days

Any suggestion how i could achive a 12 month extension in less time

Ideally i would like to arrive get a lease on on an apartment open a bank account transfer money return to Australia for a month then return on a new 90 non O and

Extened for 12 months as my 800,000 would had been in bank for 2 months.