“Yes, I did get that from the Roi-et office. Easier than most, I think. Bank docs, lease, and health insurance is all that was specified.”

@Bob *********

that’s what I read in his comment

??They want health insurance for a non-o??

@May *****

select “For long term Stay” in reason for transfer

Perhaps consider obtaining a Non O-A visa, pay the premiums for Thai insurance, then after arriving you open a bank account, deposit funds, and then convert to a Non-O in country when the Non O-A expires.

Here’s a website that has a plethora of information regarding Thai income tax. Check it out. They have a great handbook you can download. Look specifically at double taxation agreements, what constitutes a Thai tax resident, etc.

will you be in Thailand more than 179 total days in 2025. The answer to this one question will determine what happens next!

@Roberto ********

….and whether it’s deemed as assessable income or not is another story.

@Martyn **********

Its the bank’s way of fighting corruption, no? I’d switch banks if I wasn’t happy.

@Sam ******

I think this may have been stated more directly by Bangkok Bank as follows: “Bangkok Bank will require that the account holder has held these funds in the account……..”