@Gary *******

my experience I would disagree. In my case for two years I’ve kept my money in a bank account earning interest that even after paying the required insurance resulted in gains that paid my rent for nearly a year. Thai banks don’t pay anything worth mentioning.

After two years the non OA is pretty much done and to continue the non O is the next logical step.

But this is my experience. If over 70, if unhealthy the O is likely better.

The Thai based company I used literally issued a one page stamped certificate of insurance. I suspect most countries can’t give this certificate. That’s what they want. I used LMG though there are others.

I use Schwab only for atm withdrawals. But you should be able to.

@De ******

yes, the rule is 24 hours. Agent is wrong. 🤷‍♂️

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

I was not clear. FB doesn’t make repeat questions an easy reference item. I was thinking along the lines of a downloadable document in the files area called FAQ that can be revised regularly and pointed to when people ask the same stuff repeatedly. 🤷‍♂️

Post this as an faq of sorts and keep it revised so people can point to it and move on. 👌

@Christopher *****

okay. 👌

The way your original post is written it’s difficult to understand what money, for what purpose. Your post didn’t say ‘pay’ so I think there’s some confusion. 🤷‍♂️

@Terry *******

the question was not asked clearly and I think it’s about having the 20k baht on entry requirement, not that they’re being asked to pay for entry (as a bribe or whatever).

@Philip ******

that was my first consideration but that immigration office is not local to me presently and there aren’t too many situations this group hasn’t seen. So, figured I’d give it a shot.

I’m trying to work with the home owners now to help our mutual understanding. Best effort to avoid any problems. 👍

Thanks for chiming in.