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What should I consider about proving the source of my funds for a Thai visa application?

Mel ******

when I started using it here in Thailand in 2023, it was an option but I have not needed to do a recent transaction

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What should I consider about proving the source of my funds for a Thai visa application?

Mel ******

Have you tried wise? The last time I did my transfer, there was an option that addressed this scenario.

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Can I renew my retirement visa for Thailand while I'm still in England before its expiration date?

Mel ******

You would likely need to start the renewal in a 30-45 day window prior to expiration. Check with your province.

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Do I need to keep the 800,000 baht deposit in the bank permanently or just during my visa renewal period?

Mel ******

hehe moving back to USA is plan z for me. Hehe but I loved living in some other countries besides Thailand. Numbeo.com is great for getting ideas.

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Do I need to keep the 800,000 baht deposit in the bank permanently or just during my visa renewal period?

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I won’t bother with the transfer since I am in a situation where that could result in a Thai tax bill.

I just think of the money in the bank as my moving out of Thailand money if anything drastic changes in my life.

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Do I need to keep the 800,000 baht deposit in the bank permanently or just during my visa renewal period?

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agreed. I just leave it and have a separate Thai bank account for my daily spending so that there is never a need to touch my 800k Thb.

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What happens to the 800,000 baht deposit in a Thai bank account if the account holder dies?

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but in some countries, the bank allows you to assign a payable on death beneficiary and a will is not necessary in that scenario. My bank in Thailand does not have this same process and so I have to get a will here even though I don’t need one in my home country.

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What are the implications for a US citizen on Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI when moving to Thailand as an expat?

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@Sean *****************

correct

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What are the best options for maintaining a US phone number while living in Thailand?

Mel ******

I have been using a usa Skype number for my 2 step verifications for 52 usd per year for the past 4.5 years. At the time when I signed up, Skype was not recommended by others for 2 step but so far I have been lucky.

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What are the tax residency requirements in Thailand, and how can I avoid becoming a tax resident?

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yes.2026 I might go back to 179 days a year in Thailand. In 2025 I will live off the money that I already have in Thailand and won’t bring in new money in 2025

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