@Max ************

was this the first extension when you converted the O visa on extension based on retirement? The first one? Because it's in the guidelines in black and white 800k or proof of income from embassy...

@Max ************

not for the first year.. Read what Brandon put, he says the same 800k first and then can do 65 a month..

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

with all due respect immigration isn't irrelevant.. Far from it, immigration require 2 months.. Bangkok Bank have decided that 4 is their requirement? They in effect decide if your getting the visa if your moneys been in 2 months but not 4...what happens if someone gets deported for it??

Also, they freeze you money which is supposed to be for medical emergencies etc.. When it's frozen how can you access in said emergency, defeats the object?

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

what's your opinion on the 3 month thing? I think their over stepping the mark? What if they refuse a letter and someone gets told to leave the country even if they've had the money the required amount of time for immigration.

@Max ************

not for first extension...

@Roberto *****

As I'm aware.. And confirmed by Brandon. There are only 2 things you can use for the first 1-year extension.

1) 800,000 baht in your Thai bank account, for 2 months before.

2) Embassy certified income

Since most countries embassy do not provide income certification, you are left with option 1 only. You can renew 2nd year onwards with income from International transfers.

@John *********

and the bank was and is involved the 'dodgy agents'.. How could they not be?

@John *********

I give in... You completely miss the point. Not bothered about agents....its not right and fair for THE BANK to be determining if you get the required letter after the money has been in there 2 months... It's an immigration issue.. They should just do the required. FFS don't mention agaments again...

How? If they can fiddle 2 months, they can fiddle 4..anyway it isn't their job to deal with immigration, other than give you the required letter at the required time (2 months)

@Dick *******

you've to have i there and not take it out.. Isn't that freezing your cash?