@Tod ********

what about normal 65,000 monthly Non-O (retirement) transfers- still ok across the country; Samut Prakan in my case?

@John *********

200 baht annual statement and 100 baht confirmation of balance statement

@John *********

for my second extension i fulfilled 800,000 criteria and 12 months 65,000 criteria: my worry is the IO ignored the 65,000 transfers and concentrated on 800,000 criteria only yet i want to withdraw 800,000 + now. I assume i will just have to wait and see what happens at the 3rd extension. I continue transferring monthly 65,000 baht.

@John *********

what about 800,000 after the extension reduced to 400,000: is it 3 months from the date of extension granted or date of extension due?

I believe current balance of 800,000 baht in £ equivalent. There is a guidance on the Thai Embassy London website.

@Max ************

… you need to relax, dear. You have been very tense with your recent comments. Deep breath!

@Max ************

some of us travel around. A lot and use BKK as the base. Intentionally. And unintentionally avoid the 90 day reporting (as well as tax residency in Thailand). Nothing to do with being smart.

@Max ************

2 years to extend the visa. 90 days reporting only if you stay continuously in the country for 90 days; each re-entry resets the 90 day clock.

@Alia *******

OA is a multi entry visa, if done correctly a 2 year visa and no need to keep 800,000 on a Thai bank account unproductively. No need to visit immigration for 2 years. It does seem superior to Non-O but health insurance is tricky. As you need a visa to get the insurance yet you cannot get a visa without insurance- at least when i was dealing with an agent last.