@Robert ****

no sir, you can.

Thailand allows up to 20k US.

Individual countries have rules on how much you can take out of the country cash undeclared but that is not what the question is.

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Remember cash deposited will not be counted towards your 800k .

It has to be 800k from international transfers.

Whether or not an IO will look that close is anyone's guess.

I wouldn't chance it.

You can carry as much money as you want if you declare it.

Undeclared cash under 20k US.

@Jon *******

so?

Whatever the market will bear, the agents will charge.

If someone doesn't qualify to be here, it's gonna cost them.

Not a problem that affects me.

@Jon *******

what's your point?

Anywhere from 20-50k depends on where and the situation you are in.

@John *********

the rule is 800k foreign transfer.

If an IO doesn't look closely or whatever the situation, it may get by.

Doesn't change the rule.

I have seen issues with Wise transfers not showing as international.

@Lee **********

let's just be clear:

no

no

NO

NOT NEEDED

@Lee **********

no non-o doesn't require health Insurance.

@Shayne *********

the only problem that way is both will have to be on OA separately.

Can be quite expensive on insurance requirements.

I prefer the non-o and dependant with only 800k (which remains mine).

Then buy the more cost effective insurances in country, without the requirements to have it.

Far less complicated than OA.

If planned properly you can get almost 2 years out of a non-OA visa.

If you both can qualify on your own.

The easiest path would be Non-O 90 days initial visa based on retirement and the spouse as a non-o 90 day visit non Thai family dependent visa.

Both obtained by evisa from Canada.

Then when entering Thailand deposit 800k in a Thai bank and apply for 1 year extensions.

For the 2nd year you would extend again.

When you're done the 800k is still your money.

This is a relatively simple process you can easily complete on your own.

Only the primary needs proof of funds and the 800k deposited.