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Malcolm Whitlock Well I have had a different experience. I moved to Thailand over 14 years ago, on a multiple entry, Non-Immigrant ‘O’ visa. I did show proof of finances, when I applied for the visa, although I can’t remember how much that was. When I extended my visa ‘for the purpose of retirement’, 12 months later, as I have done annually ever since, I did it on grounds of income, NOT 800K in the bank. So that is/was not the only way and this remains the same.

@Andy *********

Yes, of course, but the point I was trying to make is that the money has to be in a THAI bank account.

@Laura *******

Then you need to prove you have medical insurance. With a non-immi ‘O’ visa that is not a requirement, which is why people use that visa originally, then extend it.

@Andy *********

If you want to get an extension to your original non-immi ‘O’ visa you need 800K in a THAI bank account, for a minimum of 2 months before you apply.

@Martin *******

Absolutely. As I do and recommend others who don’t, start doing so.

@Jody ******

Actually, the rules rarely change, it’s the enforcement of those rules that changes and varies from immigration post to immigration post.

@Steve ***

I agree and those disagreeing are missing the point or simply being provocative.

@Todd *******

I do see your point, but I’ve been here a long time and never yet made that mistake. If anyone does feel the need for an ‘insurance policy’ they only have to buy a single entry permit, for 1000 baht, when they renew their extension. No need to buy a multiple entry permit. Each to their own.

@John ********

Ridiculous. If you’re only going to leave the country once in the year why on earth would you buy a multiple re-entry permit? Buy a single for 1000 baht and save yourself 2800 baht. If you need one on the hurry up you can get it at the airport if your local immigration office is closed, at the weekend, for example.