@Jan *****************

I ran into that same thing. The problem went away when I completed the form less than 72 hours before my scheduled ARRIVAL in Thailand. Not three days before my scheduled departure from the US

@Steve *******

Thank for the information from actual experience. I had been told otherwise. Very helpful

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

No. The government will want to see that it is there for an extended period of time. Once there it should stay there unless you can demonstrate monthly 65k baht per month deposits, all at the same time of the month, there are set dates it must be deposited by, from some type of retirement place like Social Security or pension for 12 months continuously and things are continued perennially. There is a way, I believe, to leave $400k baht and have a lesser monthly amount I believe but I do not know the formula. It is on the Thai via website

You can try the shell game of removing the money, 800k, and putting it back in 90 days before renewal but it is risky with the way things are tightening up here.

The best thing to do is put the baht in the Thai bank and just leave it. If you want you can transition to another type of visa.

I started with non o, the got married to a Thai woman and shifted to a marriage visa which required 400k baht in the bank. Then divorced and back to non o retirement visa, 800k baht in bank.

Now have a Long Term Resident Visa. No money in bank required but other stiffer financial requirements. This one costs more up front but has many other benefits, including multiple entry built in and no tax on remitted funds.

So, after a long winded response, put the money in the bank and leave it. That will save stress and headaches

So

Switch to Tello if in US. Can port number and choose plan from $5 for basic to get 2 factor verification and$25 for unlimited. Porting goes quickly. I do not know what other countries the porting works with but must happen while in home country

Emmy Wenika. Can find her here on Facebook. She is honorable, knowledgeable fair priced, efficient and honest. There is no need but if you want you can say I referred you. I am working with her right now in my effort to get LTRV as an upgrade from the retirement visa she previously helped me get. She also helped me get both Thai car and motorcycle drivers licenses

If you plan travel in and out of the country pay the extra for a multiple entry visa when applying in Thailand. Will save a lot of hassle for a little bit of baht

@Stuart ********

you are so very correct. Still learning and growing into all of this. Thanks

@Stuart ********

I have a Non O12 month Multiple entry retirement visa. I have exited and rendered Thailand without issue with the visa remaining good until the anniversary extension date according to the officer who stamped me in.

@Jesper ******

this is done in the US regularly. Both can access.

@Dwayne *******

you are welcome. I did not discern that your were so young 555. I am 72 and shooting for a healthy 120. 555