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@Brandon ***********
thank you , I think I can show my 401k retirement account as proof of funds when I have to leave the country and come back on the non-o visa
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@Ant **********
I really hate paying someone for something I should be able to do some of these companies want a small fortune to provide services that should be free.
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@Brandon ***********
I tried that in Laos and now the application is online and they require a ton of information including a Thai bank account with proof of funds on application
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It is my understanding that I can get a 90 Non-o visa without bank account .. I will have to open bank account once I have visa and let money sit for 2 months before getting extension to 1 year

I have all required paperwork less bank account in Thailand. I am bringing copies of my USA bank to show funds are available to transfer
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@David *********
thank you , I believe I can start the process to convert my tourist visa into a non-o retirement from within Thailand. I’ll have to start with immigration again in Nonthaburi.
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@David *********
it appears agents are having a hard time also.

I cannot understand how having a bank account is required to acquire a long term visa with these new banking regulations in place.

Very frustrating
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@Jeff ************
everything might be easier with an agent, but I know even the agents in Bangkok I haven’t serious problems, opening bank accounts for their customers just last week a bank employee in Pattaya was arrested for opening bank accounts