@Frank-Steven **********

again, I don’t disagree. However, the point is that they’re not trying to attract the “average” people, no matter how you slice it. He was complaining about the $80K requirement. I was addressing THAT complaint.

@Andrea ********

. “80k is a very high salary in Germany far above the average salary.” - that’s why it’s a WEALTHY Global Citizen’s visa. 🤦‍♀️. For better or worse, it’s not intended for close to the average citizen of even foreign nations.

@Frank-Steven **********

I have not worked in Thailand. I would not be surprised if that mutual loyalty still exists. The problem may simply be one of cultural differences.

@Frank-Steven **********

I don’t disagree. Once upon a time (yes, back in the dark ages when I was young) larger companies and employees had mutual loyalty. As long as an employee put in the work, their jobs were pretty secure. Nowadays, that’s no longer the case. Looking at such things like the olden days does not make sense.

They want to be sure the company will still be there in 10 years. I understand that in many ways this does not make sense. A highly skilled worker will be able to gain employment again should a company fold or downsize. However, I’m sure that’s the reasoning.

I have a similar objection to the pensioner requirement. If a person has over $800K in assets, why do they care if it’s in a retirement account (where it can still be withdrawn, but it would actually incur a penalty, thus not actually being worth $800K) or a regular brokerage fund?

Although I meet both options ($80K/yr and over $800K in assets), but I can’t meet their methods of documentation or some rule (like the type of account). It’s frustrating.

@Eric ******

even being old, you need to make $80K/yr

@Bart *************

I do not know the history. However, my understanding is that Bangkok will only issue a certificate of residency after a 90-day report. Given that I’m never in Thailand for 90 days concurrently, that would have presented an issue for me. I’m glad I was able to prove my residence with the lease. Honestly, I think the lease makes more sense anyway, both due to the reason you noted and also because it simply removes a layer of bureaucracy.

I’m just glad I have my accounts now 🙂.

@Graham *****

every bank has its own requirements. I didn’t need a certificate but I did need a lease.

@John *********

or, they can hire an agent.

I’ve recommended KL many times. It’s a cheap flight from BKK. Meanwhile, Penang is famous for its food. I haven’t gone THERE yet.