@Colin ********

I have see comments saying this a number of times - that an agent can supply the 800k requirement. The requirement is show bank statements in your name (your address, etc). Are you saying that the agent will actually transfer 800k to your personal bank account? And the only thing you give is 15k or so? How does that work? Does the agent simply trust you to send the money back to them? Or are they forging documents for you? The 800k is required by Thai government - I presume to ensure you are financially stable and won't end up a deadbeat or living the street. Bypassing the requirement through faking it seems like it would illegal and a risk for the agent and for the client.

There are agents that ask you to provide the bank proof - and they streamline the process for you turning weeks into days - but is a agent that fakes the requirements for you a legitimate agent? Thanks

@Jade ******

I am bringing my 13 year old cat with me - I am moving with a retirement visa. I spent months trying to find a solution where he might be happier in an environment in the US without me, but it came down to no option other than a shelter which I think we agree is no option at all. A lot of emotion and tears come with the process and it's a shame when others are not empathetic to what someone may go through before deciding to do such a dramatic move for a pet. Let's keep our fingers crossed everything goes well. BTW, I commented before about long wait for the import permit from suvarnabhumi, but to note it arrived in email this morning! Follow the process and be patient and it all comes together I guess. Good luck with the little one!

@Peter *********

thanks! I just saw another link posted with instructions for arriving without the permit acquired in advance. It appears it can be done both ways. If I don't get the permit in email it is good to know this is an option.

I have a flight with Delta / Korean booked through for pet in cabin. The biggest problem so far has been the import permit application that you have to submit docs through email to the AQS office at the airport. I sent it 2 weeks ago and got a reply the docs are in review. I have emailed twice for status but receive no replies. Have you done that step? Anyone else with experience of that step?

@Zev ******

I figured. It was the 'next 100 years' income that brought it to mind and made me envious :) I'm moving there with a retirement visa next month. Good luck to all!

@Zev ******

then why not apply for an elite visa?

@Chris ******

thank you. This is the most succinct description that confirms what I have understood needs to happen, and assistance with bank account seems to be confirmed as helpful the most often. The first step evisa application seems the easiest, but it was the bank and the extension approval within the first three months I hope will go well.

I had not yet heard of the idea of a conditional lease - thanks Brandon. Although that is my biggest concern is that I somehow end up not receiving the retirement visa extension because I mess up some step - hopefully not!

I did not know this about wait time for residency certificate, and I had been under the impression residency documentation was necessary for a new bank account. The 90-day non-imm O visa should be sufficient?