@Aaron ********

What a childish comment... Do I have to be police to think that people should follow the meaning of the law? Someone who stays in Thailand enough to have a "stable relationship with his Thai gf" is clearly not a tourist and should not be (ab)using exemptions and visas meant for tourists. That's it! Or if they want to (ab)use these opportunities, they should at least not whine, if someone stops them from doing it.

Well, to be honest, if you use the 60 day free stays (or even a tourist visa) to stay in Thailand long term, they should not be letting you in. You need to get a correct visa. If you are living in Thailand long-term, you are not a tourist.

Lucky guy. I have been waiting in Malaysia for 2 weeks. Seems like the officials are in no hurry

@Tony *********

If this is really true, then my opinion of Thailand just dropped several levels. Is „medical emergency“ really the reason they expect you to have 800k? Why would you ever need it for a medical emergency? Any reasonable person has an insurance that covers medical emergencies and costs much less than 800K...

I dont understand why or how they could even ask you to show 500K after 180 days. As far as I know there is no rule that requires you to keep the 500K locked in your account for 180 days or even longer. If there is, please enlighten me.