Anonymous participant Extension in this case

Anonymous participant The ones who have reported recently have said immigration asked for 500k in a local bank account for 30 days before the application. A bit of a Catch-22 as many cannot get a Thai bank account. Ongoing activity for soft power would be further bookings.

Yes, many go to Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos to apply.

Anonymous participant 957 Greg Lange who runs a large volunteering organisation has posted in here about impossibility for getting a VOL Visa - even with support from the right places.

Anonymous participant 957 Getting a Volunteer Visa (Not B as they have income requirement) and WP to go with it is pretty much impossible in Thailand now

Anonymous participant It is something they could always have over you if they were to look closely for any reason. Never give anyone ammunition that could be used against you here 🙂 The vast majority who have been caught working illegally etc here have been dobbed in by friends, rivals or ex's

Anonymous participant The UK Embassy seems toi be good but if you are not in the country when applying you are breaking the conditions of the visa. Even if it is only a small risk why take it (I am very Risk Averse - Project Manager for over 30 years 🙂 )

Anonymous participant You will be fine applying where you are. Just go for simplicity.

The UK Thai Embassy is quite quick and efficient - I would apply there if you are in the country. If you are travelling then apply where you are.

Currently there is no requirement to show the 500k or any income upon re-entry into Thailand. At the moment the only time you have to show money is the 500k at initial application or if extending at the immigration office in the country. Your wife and children will be approved as dependents on either route. The following is my opinion - if you qualify go for the Workaytion. For an extension all you need to show is an updated letter saying you are still employed plus the 500k of course. The extension is much cheaper and easier than travelling in and out of the country as a foursome unless you already had trips planned. If the rules change and you had to show proof on ongoing activity for entry this is also easy with workaytion.