Are there specific requirements for the 65,000 transfer into my account each month for the next 12 months? I probably will use Wise from my USA account. Do I remember reading something about how it has to be labeled?

I need to go to Immigration Division 1 Bangkok for an extension of my non-immigrant O visum retirement. Every year they change something 😀. So I'm already curious what they changed this year. Someone was going very recently and would be so kind to tell me if they were changing something ??

Simple question but I’m a bit confused.

If I put 800000bht in an account is it also necessary to have another amount coming in to another account each month?

When providing bank statements for visa extension (e.g. annual extension based on Thai wife):

-if using the monthly deposit method rather than seasoned ฿400,000 method, is the statement up to date of application still required, or earlier in current month ok, as long as it shows the deposit in current month?

-can a bank account without a passbook be used? I've moved bank accounts to SCB, and they've given me an 'e-passbook', essentially it's passbook cover page with account number, but no pages for showing transactions /balance, but can generate statement to pdf. So if I used that account for immigration, I can't provide the updated passbook, as the account doesn't have one.

Hi, I'm on a non immigration O visa (Thai Spouse). I started a new job this month after 6 months unemployed so I had no income those 6 months.

My extension of stay paperwork is due to be submitted early May. Do I need to keep the 400k in my account as part of the submission or can I now show them my employment contract as I'm on more than the monthly requirements, or do I need to keep the 400k in for this year's submission as I haven't had a full 12 months of salary? Thanks in advance

Point of Difference:-

In early October I would have completed my first 3 months on the initial Non - O Retirement visa extension based on the 800,000 baht method.

I realise that, if needed, I can then "drop" that down to 400,000 baht. If, on the basis, that my subsequent 12 month extensions will be based on the monthly income method (minimum of 65,000 baht) each and every month for 12 (maybe 13) months, do I need to have the balance stand at 800,000 baht again 2-3 months before applying for the subsequent extension?

I know about all the eligibility banking requirement documentation in preparation for the lodgement of the T7 application.

I have already been transferring above the minimum amount of 65,000 baht each and every month for quite some time.

Regards!

Graham

Greetings all.

Can someone help with information on the steps of converting from a Marriage Extension (400,000B in the bank method) to a Retirement Extension (monthly income method). I have been trying to research this but have not had success.

Any help will be much appreciated.

I have been using the 800 000B deposit method for the last five years of visa renewal. I would now like to withdraw those funds after my recent renewal two weeks ago. I have for the last two years been running the monthly income method concurrently with this in mind. Am I safe to now withdraw those funds do you think and use the income method at next renewal. Many thanks in advance

I am currently on a non-O retirement visa. I started with the 800,000 in my Thai bank but have been making deposits of 65,000 or more every month without missing any month for a year now. My visa will need to be renewed in 90 days as I just did my 90 day reporting yesterday. Can I use the money in the bank and go below the 400,000 and switch to the required monthly deposits from my US bank when I apply for another year extension without an affidavit of proof of income? Hopefully I used the correct terminology.

I do have a Bangkok Bank account and i am looking to move to Thailand in a year or so as a retiree.

Is it possible for me to start transferring ฿65k each month to that account now, and during the year, use some of that money on regular tourist trips.

Then next summer apply for the “retirement visa” using the monthly income method right from the start?

I know that the common method is to get a regular ฿800 000 deposit to start the extension, but I cannot find any information if you already have proof of 12 month regular deposits to your Thai bank account, that this can be used as basis for your FIRST extension.