@Bob *********

how many years ago was that?

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

then hopefully you can direct Paul Anthony to an agent who is able to open an account for him on his tourist visa. Because only THIS would solve his problem

@Geraldine *************

if you already are on an extension for several years, it's time somebody tells you that you do not have anything that is called "retirement visa". You don't have a visa any more. You just got a "1-year extened stay permit"

@Yuen ********

he doesn't have a Thai bank account yet. He is on a tourist visa, and even agents can't help with opening a bank account any more since recently. Without money in a Thai bank account he cannot apply for a Non-O visa on Immigration

@Geraldine *************

he doesn't have a Thai bank account yet. He is on a tourist visa, and even agents can't help with opening a bank account any more since recently. Without money in a Thai bank account he cannot apply for a Non-O visa on Immigration

@Bob *********

he doesn't have a Thai bank account yet. He is on a tourist visa, and even agents can't help with opening a bank account any more since recently. Without money in a Thai bank account he cannot apply for a Non-O visa on Immigration

@Stephen ***********

The 3-months visa validity is not the same as the duration of the stay permit you will receive upon entry.

The visa is valid to use for one entry (single entry) for three months, starting from its issue date. You will get stamped in for 60 days.

You can buy a 30-days touristic extension on Immigration for 1900.- Baht for each entry, but only once. . Before these are up, you need to exit Thailand and you might be able to get stamped in on a visa-exempt entry for 60 days (at least at the moment).

But be aware that each visa-exempt entry is at the sole discretion of a border official.

Best is to be prepared to show the three proofs: 20,000 THB or equivalent in cash, a booked accomodation for the next few nights and an onward travel proof out of Thailand within these 60 days

You would be better off with a multi-entry 6-months tourist visa. This visa will be a better guarantee to enjoy a 6-months stay

@Petrov *******

we got a few reports from a few people who got refused entry to receive month number 7 and 8. So 9 months are not guaranteed. 6 to 8 months, maybe.

@Stephen ***********

the visa validity is not the same as the duration of the stay permit you will receive upon entry. The visa is valid to use for one entry (single entry) for three months, starting from its issue date. You will get stamped in for 60 days. You can buy a 30-days touristic extension on Immigration for 1900.- Baht. Before these are up, you need to exit Thailand and get stamped in on a vise-exempt entry for 60 days (at least at the moment). But be aware that each visa-exempt entry is at the sole discretion of a border official. Best is to be prepared to show the three proofs: 20,000 THB or equivalent in cash, a booked accomodation for the next few nights and an onward travel proof out of Thailand within these 60 days

Some Immigrations accept fixed term accounts, but only if the deposit is immediately accessible (with an accepted by you loss of interest). You will have to ask your Immigration what they accept. Everything else doesn't matter. As a previous poster already noted: Forget the interest on monetary investment. Your investment is the opportunity to stay in Thailand longterm and profit from cheaper expenses of living and being able the breathe and live Thai culture. It cannot be measured in $money$