@John *********

So you have to show the equivalent of 800,000 THB, or equivalent of 65,000 THB a month going into your UK bank account to apply for your initial O-A visa before you go to Thailand? Then after the first year and to renew it, you have to show the same in a Thai bank account in your name and in both cases health insurance, with a minimum cover of 3 million baht?

I have been led to believe that to apply for an O-A visa, you do not have to show evidence of funds? Just saw this on e- visa portal, which contradicts what I read previously:

Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB or having the current balance of 800,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings.

@Andrew ********

You should of worded it arriving visa exempt, which is thirty days, which as the experts say you can extend to give you sixty days. The moderator that replied to your initial query thought you were getting a visa before you travel.

@James **********************

This 800k, or 65k figure is for the 12 month extension, not for the 90 day 'O' visa.

@Graham *****

What like paying Thai tax 😂 😂 😂

@Graham *****

Better just using an agent if their fee doesn't bother you.

@Maurice ********

If your from the UK, I researched, you can get an official letter posted to you & signed by a Government official at the DWP, confirming your annual state pension guarantee.

@Graham *****

So if they won't accept a combination, why will they accept 12 monthly transfers of 65,000 THB., which incidentally isn't even 800,000 THB? 780,000 THB actually.

@Brian *******

if you live in Pattaya. There's life outside Sin City, but maybe most farangs don't know 😂😂😂😂😂😂