@Brad ******

that makes sense. unfortunately, IMO of different provinces will not accept continuity of your visa, you have to re-start your visa again. Same as for retirement visa.

you could probably try it yourself in BKK or Pattaya branches of Bangkok bank.

I'm wondering if you could appeal their decision? It seems to me like a box ticking exercise, no thought into it.

@Brandon ***********

that's great. Good to go.

wonder why

nope

apply for a non-O (OA visa) where you are, you will need to purchase healthcare cover too. If you arrive on a TR visa, sure you can do the non-O in Thailand but you will need an agent to help you sorting out banking stuff. TR visa holder cannot legally open a thai bank account. You have to show fund in your thai bank account for no less than 800k THB. No insurance required if you do this in Thailand.