Correction - Or equal to 40,000 Baht as applies for a Non Imm O Marriage.

With social security deposits... You can have direct deposit to a limited access deposit account at Bangkok Bank (no other bank)... Or you can use an American Bank for Direct Deposit of S.S. funds - then use International Funds Transfer self initiated to any Thai Bank.. Once transferred to the Thai Bank you can count this as money equal to 65,000 Baht monthly income.. Currently you can go to the American Embassy in Bangkok and sign a Sworn Affidavit that you receive U.S. Dollar transfers to you in Thailand equal to or greater than 65,000 baht in monthly transfers.. Currently no financial proof required.

Tony Osborne Correct, but some guys are thinking it is snap until neighbors and relatives - even the landlord is interviewed... When a sham is suspected the I/Os keep asking for more and more info, documents and interviews.

Plus the Hammer - the lady holds a blackmail knife over his head.

I talked a friend out of getting married as he just wanted a visa... I painted the whole picture - not what a person should do just to get a visa... your life is not your own when a sham marriage is suspected in Thailand

Lot of interest in marriage and marriage visas lately !. I wonder why? Hahahaha

Many short to long stay travelers (one year or so), don't self-identify as Expats

I put this comment in the correct thread this time. Not suggesting current mods admins do this

Considering the number of other subjects that often get asked about - perhaps some enterprising person could create a group "GETTING ALONG IN THAILAND"... transportation - how to travel locally or across country or to neighbor countries, how to get married, how to get a driver license, etc., etc., etc.

Do you have a one year B Visa obtained at a Consulate or a one year Extension of Stay you got at the Immigration office?

Do you plan on reentering Thailand?