It depends where you apply from, we applied from uk and I needed the funds In my own named account as an adult dependant (wife) but I didn't need it for 3 months,

(We had plenty in a joint account but they wanted to see it in my own name)

My children did not.

My friend applied through NZ I believe and only the main visa holder needed the funds. So it depends on which embassy you apply through.

@Greg **********

coming from the UK didn't require the money to be in for any period, I moved it all from other accounts on the day. Showed the statement and it was fine. So it depends on the embassy

@Steve ******

sure, it's something I was concerned about as it stated that rule on my application. I'm just simply sharing that it wasn't a problem that the first entry was 5 months after approval

I applied through the UK Thai embassy and you had to give your date of arrival in Thailand and it had to be within 3 months of your visa being approved.

Other embassy's may vary

It depends which embassy you are applying with as they all have their own interpretation

As a dependant I had to show the show funds but ut was fine for it to be between 2 accounts. I had to combine both statements onto one pdf.

My friend from NZ didn't have the show the funds for a dependant.

So each place varies.

We phoned and asked the question and found them to be very helpful.

@Nadeem *******

message me, we have it x

@John ******

I required my own account in my name with the 500k but my children under 18 did not,

Uk embassy

@Chris ******

we though this but my husband got approved and I am his dependent, I also had to show 500k in a bank account separate to his in my name.

My children under 18 didn't

Uk embassy

@Andi **********

thanks for responding

@Andi **********

brilliant thanks, I'm putting a tentative date on my form but if I end up entering later than that date, is it ok?