@Robert *******

which “official Thai website”? Please, supply your link. Every Thai embassy I’ve seen shows this requirement, so I’d honestly like to see where the Thai government lists requirements and does not include this one. One Thai website as a resource for those who inquire might be quite useful to provide people as a resource.

@Tim ********

every bank is different. I had no quibble with either bank with no letter. I walked out of Siam Commercial because they wanted me to jump through hoops. The other two were very easy. I didn’t need to give my business to a bank that didn’t want it.

Maybe the difference was that I had a lease. I should have mentioned that little detail :-). However, the OP is living here already, so presumably he has accommodations for her.

@Tim ********

I did not need a certificate to open either of my accounts.

@Lynn ******

for some countries (I don’t know with which one or cannot but the U.S. is definitely a “can”), one can apply for the non-O with the 800K฿ equivalent in a home country account and apply from there. One then transfers the money to a Thai account and, before the 90-days and after the money has sat for at least 2 months, applies for the one-year extension.

@Jack ***************

I know nothing about the marriage non-O, but I kind of feel like an expert on the over-50, having gone through the process now twice in a year. 🤣 (I’m trying to laugh, so I don’t cry :-) )

@Jack ***************

yup. Your speed will still depend upon your location though. Although she will apply for an e-visa, whether it is through the embassy or one of the consulates will depend upon location. However, requirements don’t change.

@Jack ***************

just got one a couple weeks ago to replace the one that had been in a stolen passport 😞. It’s still very much available online and very easy to apply for.

@Brandon ***********

but if people aren’t buying property, should they be doing that? I’m pretty sure they’re agreeing to the fact that their statements are true.

@Brian ********

thank you for mansplaining the Patriots Act.

@Bradley ********

from the Escapees mail website.