Thanks

@T**

. That settles it for me, will do it in Oz when I go back in November. Thanks for the advice

Cheers Tod, this is why I asked. On paper this appears to be the case but Robin posted earlier that he has actually done so. Or have I misunderstood?

@Michael *******

it’s a pretty serious crime to knowingly lie in a stat dec, but I suppose you could if you wanted to try your luck. In my case I have the bank statement to prove it so not an issue

Thanks

@Ro***

, I have police check and medical anyway but agreed, yet another advantage of doing it here. I don't have a monthly income, but of course do meet the lump sum requirement, so in your view would a stat dec to state that have a successful result? Having them signed in Australia is an advantage as it won't cost me $71 a page for the privelege

Thanks Robin, this is actually what I'd heard from two sources. The stat dec has to state that "it is my intention to transfer the necessary funds...". Do you know for certain this is possible? I can get a stat dec signed in Australia in two weeks (and all documents notarised) when I return for a few days, unfortunately not there long enough to get the visa as I have to be back in BKK within a few days. This would greatly assist

Thanks Joe, yes understood that. It would be easier for me to lodge in Thailand but as Robert says, I'd need to have the 800k in the bank here which I don't want to do. So I'll apply in Australia when I return shortly :)

@Robert ******

OK, will have to look into the preference. Have previously held an O-A but that cost too much and a trip to a certain hotel in Penang

Robert it will have to be multiple entry as I travel back to Australia quite frequently

Thanks Stephanie. I actually have the Thai bank account, house lease but sounds like I'll apply in Australia after the comments.

Thanks Robert. So if I apply in Australia I can just provide the stat dec to show sufficient funds?