Jay Wb Same here. Got asked: "Same address?" Yes. Done.

Gary Mcauley I believe I misunderstood your use of "extension".

You arrived 2 months ago and already need an extension?

A bank statement was all I needed.

Robert McBrain I have my BKK Bank account solely for the purpose of keeping my 800K. Simply closing the account violates the visa restrictions.

After talking to Immigration I took the 800K out and deposited it in a new account at K Bank. This has to be done on THE SAME DAY to ensure the money was always there.

When I apply for an extension I have to show BOTH bank statements.

I did the government school teaching gig on and off from 2005 til 2015 when it was a headache already. Talked to an old colleague recently, he told me it got worse, in many ways, paperwork, working conditions, pay, teachers from SA, Nigeria and of course the Philippines.

Generally wages are stagnant or haven't increased much, while living costs doubled and tripled in the last 20 years.

But good luck, give it a try! 😀

Giraffe Wranger Possible, I get the impression they want to close some accounts.

Tony Squibb Why would a signed rental contract not do? It's a legal document.

Marty Pollard They tell you No, but upon return ask for more.

I'm getting the feeling BKK Bank wants to close certain accounts. They were the "go to bank" and may have opened too many. Maybe agents used shortcuts, and they need to clean up their act.

My account is blocked for the second time, my 3 month contract is not acceptable, even though I am extending it and continue to live at this address for more than a year.

Explaining to them that as a retiree I could be living one month here and one month there, and that my 1 year visa should be all I need, falls on deaf ears.

Thomas Husted It works until it doesn't. Now they're cracking down on house owners who used illegal ways to buy it. It can take years, but one day you'll be deported and blacklisted. Up to you to take that risk.