@Jeremy *******

do t you have anything better to do than argue about nonsense? 😂

@Jeremy *******

???

I simply replied to the author ✍️ advising him to try something that he may not yet have done.

You explicitly told him to call. He did so without success.

@Jeremy *******

why don’t you write to them via Bank Mail? They are usually pretty responsive that way.

Andy JH why direct your comment to Brandon, he is merely informing people in this forum of the Thai legislation.

If you think it is ridiculous, why don’t you address your concerns with the relevant government department?

My observations are that Bangkok Bank does not deposit the funds into your account until after 2pm the next business day. This is different from last year when the funds went in instantly.

KBank, however, processes the funds straight away.

@Manfred *********

good point.

@Eamonn ******

Because of what he stated as his requirements.

Have a nice day 😃

Hello Peter.

I’ve seen so many comments here… some, not so relevant.

My advice for you is:

1) Apply for a Non O Visa either from the Sydney Consulate or The Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra depending on where in Australia 🇦🇺 you live.

2) Get the eVisa, stamp in on a Non O. Immediately, go to your local Immi Office to find out the requirements for a 12 month extension.

3) With your Non O visa, go to a bank and deposit your 800,000B.

If you have had your 800,000B in an account for two months prior, you will be fine. (Cannot drop below 400,000B until two months before your next extension when it will have to be back up to 800,000B again )unless you opt for the 65,000B option.

4) Every time you leave Thailand on this Visa, you will need to complete a Re-entry Permit form.

Single Re-entry form is 1,000B.

Multiple Re-entry form is 3,800B

I hope this helps 😃

@Colin ********************

I get 7 months from my home country every year…

I would advise you to apply for a Non O at the embassy in Canberra. Please contact them to find out all the requirements.

They will send you an email to confirm that you now have a Non O.

It is very easy to do do in Australia 🇦🇺. And cheap. No need to complicate things by coming in to Thailand 🇹🇭 on a different visa and use an agent.

Once you have your Non O you will be able to open a bank account and season your funds for the required time in order to apply for your 12 month extension. Absolutely no need to use an agent for that either!

Just go to your local Immi Office as soon as you arrive and they will tell you their requirements. All Immi Offices have different reqs…

I hope this helps 😃