@Josh ********

I mean this sincerely. If you cannot relate to what was said then you simply have not had the pleasure or actually read because though a tongue in cheek, it’s essentially a cliche. I can’t even imagine how much money farang have been persuaded out of.

What seems odd to me is you’ve been here four decades and this is news to you? 😳

@Michael *********

wrong person chief. 👍

And what you’re referring to is the non-O AFTER the 90 day which haven’t done yet.

It sounds like they’re trying to get the account before it’s really necessary.

It seems it was more possible in the past but more recent strict account management suggests no.

But nothing is absolutely impossible. There are sketchy services you could hire to get the result but unless there is some reason for urgency, why not wait?

@Man ****

high interest savings accounts. There are a few in the 4-5% range in the US.

non-O visa : requires 800k baht on deposit in a Thai bank account yielding basically no interest

non-OA visa : allows that money to remain in your home country bank likely allowing a greater percentage of interest AND for what ever reasons a person won’t have to deal with getting their money back out of a Thai bank if things don’t work out

The non-OA is (as I understand it) 1 year + border run ins renewed year and *possibly a third. Beyond this, someone will have to get another visa. Likely a person has concluded if they’re going to stay by this time.

This also as a fringe benefit allows the latitude to keep your money in your absolute control. Thailand isn’t for everyone! Having this amount of time to make decision changes with considerably less financial risk is a good thing.

@Tracy *********

sorry, what is what?

I’m honestly not sure what’s happening and I’m afraid it’s some very trivial issue. I rented a house, I had a lease. This was fine!

In my case my original application was rejected because my name was not the same as it appears on my passport (passport includes middle name) though the application DID NOT ask for ‘Name as it appears on your passport’. So…again, gosh knows. Can you relook with fresh eyes, maybe even someone else helping? Suggestion.

Exactly why I went with OA visa first, 5% interest almost pays my rent in Thailand. Also remember the Thai baht value is a moving target.

@Amanda *******

based on this you will have a hard time getting a legal continuous one year visa.

The non-O or Non-OA require money on deposit of 800k baht or a monthly deposit of baht or more.

Yes, it’s possible (though potentially not legal).

Use a service. They can do things sometimes that are sketch but possible.

You could simply get an exempt stamp and do airborne border runs to get a new stamp. Land based border runs are limited to two a year (I think).

Visas and individual immigration offices here are a moving target or in the least consistent.

But…it’s possible.

@Vinnu *****

they won’t help you! You need a job first, job gives visa, not a consultant. 🙄