@Ronan ********

actually it was from my savings account.

Los Angeles accepted mine and it was only 1 current month statement with the balance. But that was them.

i have just received my DTV visa today approved though LA. First i sent all info / papers July 17th and i didn't hear anything for 2 weeks. ( website say 15 business days minimum ) but i didn't see that. I sent the normal info/ requirements listed on the website and for "Freelance" but i was confused with the part to upload your portfolio... so i sent a screen shot of my work website only. They sent a message to the portal requesting more docs and said to upload those required docs again. i figured i would throw the kitchen sink this time and see what worked, haha.. i own my own business and sent them a PDF combined with 1 contract i have with a client, 1 business tax certificate bill and 2 page of my website /portfolio ( make sure its under 3mb i think ) and then a few days later Approved. hope this helps as the information they ask for is a bit confusing for some wanting to make sure they send the correct things! good luck.

@Tod ********

that’s good to know, thank you for the response! Does it have to come from abroad? Or can I deposit cash into my thai bank account that I already have set up ? Thanks again!

@Tod ********

can you get a retirement visa without pension or monthly income ? What if you just have a lot of savings $ ? Thanks

@Tod ********

I did mine last year around this time. So I guess maybe it has changed now. I got lucky. Good to know for others.

@Dennis *********

bank account was easy in my experience. Go to US consulate and get your passport notarized / affidavit. And then bangkok bank will open account even with a regular tourist visa. It’s just waiting for appointment date at consulate that can take time.