You need to check with the Embassy regarding sponsor. Most sponsorships tend to be for dependents only. There was a post in this group about a parent sponsoring a child. I do not think all embassies accept this though
Some DTV Holders are becoming the equivalent of Pattaya Bar Stool Lawyers drunk on Leo dribbling it down their Singha Wife Beaters while knowing all there is to know about Thailand.
Anonymous participant 424 Even with Retirement or Marriage Visa where you are required to maintain funds that only has to be proved once a year upon renewal at the Immigration Office - it is never asked for at entry.
Anonymous participant You have not see one post in this group where the person was asked to show 500k upon re-entry. You might have seen some posters saying "I heard" or 'I know someone" but never a firsthand account and those with 2nd hand accounts have never proved their assertions.