@Luit ****************

where is the 800 k for a non o deposited if not a Thai bank. ? I earn way more in overseas banks/other investments than a Thai bank for sure.

@Siggi ******

i do not think so, as Ossie outlined no need to tie up 800k in a Thai bank account for 5 years earning very little, i travel every 3 months or so anyway so get fresh 180 days easily. 10k for 5 years is a no brainer. The income via investing 800K covers a lot of my personal travel expense. Can work openly online with the DTV which the retirement visa does not allow.

@Ossie ********

Yes, those were the reasons others mentioned for moving.

@Greg *******

Therre are posts by non os moved to DTV and someone last week posted about how many he knows have moved. .Not saying 1000s are moving but there are some for sure. or just choosing to go down DTV route instead of the retirement route like the Op.

I abbreviated my 6 months of bank statements to show income deposits and several outgoings each month. Final balance and evidence of income was key.

@Ralf ********

You can not apply in Chiang Mai, it has to be outside of Thailand.. If you are in ThaIlnd you can go to Vietnam, Jakarta etc to apply.

@Pete ******

That is debatable. Some retirees are moving onto the lower cost option DTV

Where are you applying? Wise/Revolut acceptance depends on where you apply.

You can be approved In Taipei within 1-5 days, if you time everything right and your paperwork is perfect.

@Mo *****

no, you can do it online. In person first time using the system.