This is an issue I am also struggling to understand. I live in Wisconsin and my Thai consulate is in Chicago. Are you saying I will be approved for a non O retirement visa if my final bank balance is 800,000 baht for only a week or two?
I’ve used an agency for three border runs. Please consider doing this if you want a completely stress free way to get 60 more days in Thailand. Cost is very reasonable and results guaranteed. And yes, please ignore the lifeless commenters who are so envious they need to be rude. You are ALIVE!
I wish more people innately had your attitude and would take action accordingly. Thanks for sharing your story as it may offer others motivation to act.
Thanks a lot for this info. Did you do all the application just online? If so, do the bank statements Need to be sent in PDF format? And how long from finishing the application until you received the visa? Thanks again.