@George ******

It doesn't matter to me tens of thousands, I have two debit accounts... one for leisure expenses and another for monthly expenses.In the second one I also receive international money transfers.It's a matter of systematic organization. Like having several drawers for different uses.

International transfers: certain accounts (like those in Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn) are more friendly for sending and receiving money from abroad.

@George ******

Many expats in Thailand have multiple bank accounts for practical reasons:

To separate personal and business finances

To benefit from specific bank features (better exchange rates, lower fees, better apps)

To meet visa requirements (showing funds in a Thai account)

As a backup in case one account has issues

Because some banks have poor online services

For easier international transfers

It’s mainly about convenience, flexibility, and fulfilling legal/financial needs.

If the documents are legitimate but the embassy doesn't accept them, it is likely that they want to see bank transactions that clearly reflect your income. Some embassies only trust bank statements because they show actual deposits instead of just declarations or official documents.

What you can do now:

1. Provide a bank statement:

Download a recent statement showing the reflected income.

Make sure it includes your name, the amount, and the source of income.

If the income is unclear, highlight the deposits with an explanatory note.

2. Ask directly what format they need:

Reply to the email stating that the documents sent are official and legitimate.

Ask if a bank statement would be sufficient and if there's any specific format required.

3. Attach both documents:

If possible, send the official document along with the bank statement to strengthen your proof.

If the embassy continues to reject the documents, explain that they are official and legitimate, and ask them to specify exactly what information is missing.

@Tod ********

Not only Cambodian.

However, in March 2025, the Thai government considered reducing the visa-free duration from 60 to 30 days due to concerns about illegal activities carried out by some visitors taking advantage of the extended stay.

Although this possible reduction has been discussed, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified on March 21, 2025, that no decision has yet been made.

It looks like you have been granted a 60-day stay instead of the usual 14 days. This is not necessarily a mistake, as some land border crossings may issue 60-day permits under certain conditions or due to policy changes. You can verify your immigration status on the Thai immigration website or at a local immigration office to ensure everything is correct.

This country seems to roll the dice to decide how it operates each day. They are also paranoid.

Example: An English teacher with 20 years of experience in a public school, married to a Thai citizen, carried a folder with proof of his legal status in Thailand, about 14 cm thick.

Location: Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh. Purpose: annual visa renewal.

His visa was denied.

After this experience, I told him, "Have you tried the other window?"

No problem. It worked.

Better to have an active Thai partner. Both in the same "boat."Everything will be simpler and smoother in every way.

Better a Thai face than yours.

To achieve my proposal, you need to live here for several years.

I suppose you understand me.

@Braulio ********

To have control over you, does that seem extraordinary to you?

My BEST advice. Save money.