@Julien ********

it's not immigration, it's an embassy in a foreign country.

Thai immigration has no control over Embassies.

Other services have not changed XE.com for 1, rate is good transfer is slow.

@Jesper ******

and you may never.

Doesn't change that it is being done.

@Jesper ******

all aliens, regardless of visa, can be subject to Inspection at any time.

In Phuket;

Marriage, retirement, ED, nonb are routinely inspected and sometimes it seems very randomly. OR is it?🤷‍♂️.

@Wak *******

even very well connected agents cannot get bank accounts for tourists right now.

@Belinda *******

this has always been the rule. Not new

@Charlotte ************

stm2, 9 and 11

Worst case they have already setup terminals at arrivals to do it on-site with help available.

@Jim *******

an embassy will accept either for the initial visa in your home country.

However Thai Immigration requires an embassy letter endorsing income for the extension which the US , CANADA and others no longer provide.

Therefore to do an extension IN thailand you need the 800k to start.

After transferring 65k per month for the entire first extension you can apply by using income proof of bank statements.

@Peter *******

yes leaving the 800k in is the smartest path.

The OP is asking about income method, which is fine for the original overseas visa BUT not extension in Thailand .

To do an extension in Thailand with income you need an embassy endorsement OR proof of 12 mths deposit into your Thai account.

The combination method is not accepted at all immigration offices.