Super Tod, got it. Thanks much.

Tod, thanks for dfa pointer, good if one was showing monthly. I am asking about the full 800k deposit, not monthly though. Can the monies (full 800k) be in either country (Home country or Thailand) at extension time at immigration in Thailand (after year 1)?

and I am asking about the full 800k deposit, not monthly. Can the monies be in either country at extension time at immigration in Thailand (after year 1)?

Ah, and just to clarify further - is it also true that when you come to your year extension (end year 1) at Immigration office in Thailand they (still) don’t mind if the money is in a Thai Bank or your home country?

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Great, thanks Tod, much appreciated

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yes, confusion admitted, hence the questions. I am used to the Non O (retirement), not the OA. Very full answer, thanks very much Tod. So if I go out anywhere, I get another 12 months upon coming back into Thailand, alternatively if I stay in for the full term, I need to go to Immigration and get a 12 month extension, no police report needed, is that correct?