On paper, this sounds good for Malaysians who want a Non-O spouse visa... No appointment, (in theory) no fee, and Non-O within X days.

I think the most interesting part of this is the ability to show off shore funds for the Non-O based on marriage. The ME Non-O is actually exactly what I need, just I don't like having the funds in Thailand (especially now with the tax on foreign remitted income).

@Tod ********

Yup, I'm Malaysian too... Just trying to figure out if there's any benefit to applying in Penang (like funds not necessarily in Thai bank) vs just doing it in Thailand.

@Seng *****

Was the 400k in Thai Bank account to be offered multi entry?

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@T**

- Just noticed you mention "in a Thai bank account" where previously it was just proof of 400k (not necessarily in a Thai bank account). Have there been some updates from folks that went to Savannakhet recently that reported this change?

If this is correct, then might as well straight up apply for 1 year extension in your local immigration office instead of slogging down to Savannakhet.

@Tod ********

Usually don't piggyback on other posts but any specifics on the statement in your own country? For example, does it need to be certified/stamped by your bank or is a self printed statement good enough? What types of accounts are accepted - like FD/CD, loan accounts paid in advance, etc?

@Tod ********

For sure... I'm a sky is falling kind of guy so should be good. Also doesn't hurt that I'm a Malaysian passport holder so visa costs 0 THB.

@Tod ********

As always, thanks for the very specific advice.

Will be traveling with the Thai wife AND preparing the standard letter as per previous requirements (to be safe).

@Tod ********

Thanks for all the advice.

Have reached out to:

1) Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur - Regarding year-long multi-entry Non-O (ideally they would accept proof of funds in Malaysia)

2) Malaysian Embassy Bangkok - Regarding Affidavit of Income. This may be interesting as I'm technically based out of UAE, but will see what they say first.

Will also speak to:

3) Udon Thani immigration - To see if they have any suggestions/advice.

Also wondering if it's worth considering a Tourist Visa (either SETV/METV) from the Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur, or if that has the same odds as rolling up to DMK/BKK with a Visa Exempt.

@Tod ********

Yup, not doubting you in the slightest. Point of posting here was purely to see if the knowledgeable ones (yourself included) in the group had suggestions/alternatives where the funds were either not required or not required to be in Thailand (I vaguely recall this from somewhere but I believe it's tied to specific passports).