@Nongnuch *******

That confirmation isn't probably what Bangkok Bank means by this strange new rule. The reason might be borrowed money from agents,and they want to make it harder for them. I don't know,and I really don't care. It doesn't affect me the least. I've had my money in my accounts many years.

@John *********

It's totally ok the way he's thinking.If he return back home after he opened a bank account in Thailand and over time transfer a total of 800k into his account, then when he's back in Thailand when he's retired,he basically just has to kill time until the 1 year extension. He already has the money needed in the bank,and it's smarter to apply for the Non-O back home instead of doing it in Thailand. It's only one visit to immigration.

@Jesper ******

When you get married in Thailand with a Thai lady, you register the marriage at the district office in the province where she's staying. This is very simple and cheap. When it's time to apply for a 90 days Non-O visa based on marriage and later the 1 year extension based on marriage,it's just copies of the marriage license/certificate (one per application stamped and signed at the district office) needed. In total 2 copies. A total cost of maybe 100 baht. That's all you need at immigration regarding the marriage, one piece of paper per application.Does this seem complicated to you? Like I said, it's a walk in the park.

@Lynnette ******

It's about issuing the bank letter,not a bank statement.

@Thomas ******

That's one province out of 77.

@Adam ********

Correct

@Kan *****

1) Immigrations requirement is 2 months prior to the day you apply for the extension. 2) Good question,ask your branch. It's basically a catch-22.

@Alan ******

It's 800k in your account 4 months prior to the day you apply for the 1 year extension to obtain the bank letter.

@Laurie **********

You need the same money in your account anyway.

@Abey ********

Always withdraw the maximum amount at an ATM. It's 30k at for example KBanks and Krungsris ATM's.