@Stuart ********

Thank you, is it the same process as the initial Non-O, such as needing a bank letter, 800k etc (I've kept my account above that since my first 3-month Non-O, which then became a 1-year), etc.?

@Maxim **********

I guess I forgot that I shouldn't use the words volunteer and visa together, I was asking about the people who volunteer their time to offer advice on visas etc. as I would like to talk to them about my Non-O visa situation.

@Steve ******

Out of curiosity, why do you say that it is much easier?

@Jeffrey ********

Yeah, I have had that issue in other countries like France, UK, etc so I was hoping it wasn't an issue. Thank you for all your information, very helpful and appreciated.

@Jeffrey ********

Okay thanks, for me the overseas part is not a problem as all funding from overseas, I already have a BBL account but the address is in Bangkok from my previous residence, though the application will be for staying in Phuket, I guess change the address but will that impact anything in your opinion?

@Greg *******

did you use an agent?

@Michael *******

That's really helpful! Thank you!!

I'm still a little in confusion about the 800k in the bank for the retirement visa - so it is 2 full months prior to applying, does that mean it is 2 full months end-of-month statements so if I'm set at 800k on July 2nd, would it mean July and August would count or is it only August and September? Thanks!

@Stuart ********

Hi Stuart, so if I want to get into Thailand on a visa exempt, I will need 800k in the bank account for 2 months prior to applying for the retirement visa, and I guess the 65k transfers need to be 12 months so the only way to keep only 400k (except as you say a draw-down and replenishment during the first 12 months) would be to have 12 months of transfer above 65k baht, so if I start now (and assuming the amounts don't need to be the same, just over 65k and just at least 1 every month) it wouldn't be until year 2 that I'd be able to keep the 400k since I only started transferring that 65k+ in June 2021 and will do transfer 2 in July 2021.