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Graham ******
If you're worried about entry get a Non-O this time, just as easy as a Tourist Visa and not that much more expensive. You could also get a bank account then if you don't yet have one.
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@Brett ******
What, you've already withdrawn the 800k on a newly issued Extension of Stay? If so you have failed to meet the requirements for the current extension and must start again next year (technically you are on overstay). Bank accounts might get frozen for people not on a long term Visa but this does not apply to you.
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@Anna ********
the requirement for the first extension is a Thai bank account (or an Embassy income affidavit), the 800k (or 65k income) is needed for the initial Non-O too
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@Andrew ********
You only need 800k in a Thai bank account when applying for the initial Non-O from inside Thailand. Applying from outside Thailand it can be any bank account in your name only.
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Sounds like you are already on a 12 month Extension of Stay and you are looking to apply for a new one using the 800k method. If that is correct then you should have maintained 800k in your account for at least 3 months after your current extension was granted then never falling below 400k until two months before you apply for your new extension you increase it to 800k again.