@Mitchell ******

what are some of the changes? The monthly 65,000 is still an option.

The last time I stayed in Thailand was 2019-2021. I always used the monthly minimum income of 65,000 method, although much more was deposited. I always did the paperwork with my Thai wife’s help. All was ok for the first year. The second year again doing it ourself the Immigration Boss started yelling at us saying the money going into our BKK bank account had to be coming from a U.S. government agency. This had never been a requirement before and I could not find a Thai Immigration documented policy stating that. I had been transferring funds via Wise to my Thai bank account. All my documents from the bank were correct, my bank book was updated that morning with the appropriate bank letters, statements, etc. But, he still gave us a hard time, but eventually approved my visa. I suspect he was upset because we did not use an agent for the reasons we are all aware of. Anyone else ever hear of this requirement or experience this situation?

@Galenus *****

not smoking anything, but sometimes wish I was lol. I guess I read it on another post and got distracted with another task and came back to the wrong post. Oh well.

@Galenus *****

since when do you need to be able to read and write your name in Thai? I got a Retirement Visa myself twice (2020 and 2021). Easy, and no one at Immigration asked me to read and write my name. I never used an agent.

@Frank *******

Thailand was conquered by Japan in WW II

If you’re buying a car there keep in mind no bank there will finance a loan unless you have a job there with regular income. Buying with cash should be no problem. You need to get a Thai drivers license if you plan a long stay and live there. Good luck.

@Henrik ****

Chaos would be another word for it.

@Mark *******

lol, I’ve been going to Thailand for over 53 years and lived there for 6 years on and off, plus about 27 trips there so far. I’m married to a Thai as well. I just never went the 800,000 TB route.

@Galenus *****

The person asking was seemingly from the USA. Therefore, I responded using a measurement more commonly used there. If you never heard of ounces or pounds I suggest you look it up.

@Stuart ********

Tks for your response. I don’t understand why Thailand does not have one standard requirement for the entire country. In the same Immigration Office in Thailand, I had 3 Immigration Officers tell me 3 different requirements for the same issue. That is very frustrating!