Funny that you ask that. I asked for handout and the IO asked me if I had a Thai friend. I said that needed the Non Imm O retirement not married to a Thai. She said you will need a Thai friend as the handout is in Thai.
I think that the section where $8,000 is mentioned is for multi entry Tourist visa.* Additional documents required for Tourist visa for Multiple Entries Copy of updated bank statement providing of adequate finances of AUD 8,000 per person (THB 200,000)
I reported at Korat Immigration today after arriving into Bangkok on 9th October and staying in a Bangkok hotel and then arriving in Korat on 11th October, 2019. No problems at all at Korat Immigration.
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