Immigration issues a certificate of residence but some embassies issues an equivalent to that certificate. Thats the one the bank asked for. You can ask them if immigrations certificate will suffice.

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

Some embassies issues an equivalent to immigrations certificate of residence and there are banks that still asks for that certificate. Years ago Bangkok Bank in Kanchanaburi required that certificate. I don't know if they still do. One of Bangkok Banks official requirements (until a few years ago), was that certificate or immigrations certificate of residence.

How come you and so many retirees thinks that 800k is a fortune? Parking the money in a Fixed Deposit Account in a Thai bank isn't imo bad.

@Monzi ************

It's either 65k/month or 800k in a Thai bank account.

@Billy *********

You can not have the money required at immigration split up between 2 banks. At least, I have never heard of that before. What did your parents know about Thai banks when you were in your teens?

@Cris *****

I think you have misunderstood the whole thing. Bangkok Bank freezes the money 4 months prior to the day you apply for an extension at immigration to get the bank letter. The difference is just 2 more months compared to the requirement from immigration.You never switch from Bangkok Bank to Krungthai. That's not very smart. If you move money from one bank to another,it must happen the same day. Otherwise the time the money have been in the new account starts from that day. I hope you understand what I mean.

@Jim ********

And no facial recognition either.

@Stephan **********

There were no facial recognition for foreigners with Bangkok Bank two years ago.

@Jeremy ********

Your name is not in your blue book.

@Roland ********

Why would I have an Elite visa when I'm retired and staying in Thailand long term?