Also, keep in mind that some countries use dd/mm/yyyy format while other countries use mm/dd/yyyy format. If one is refused, try the other one.

Should the website not proceed to the next page then scroll up to see if there is an error listed. When clicks on buttons don’t work and you see no error, try another browser, because in some cases the website can be picky.

But it’s a really straightforward process, nothing to be afraid of when following the prompts and explanations. I got my Non-O after an hour of input or so and a later upload of better proof of income.

They rejected my first upload, kept the application live and I could replace my first upload with better evidence. I uploaded it the day before Songkran and received the visa the 2nd day after their Songkran holiday.

@Biff *****

That is definitely a rip off. Get your 90 day non-O when you are there and have a place where you will stay. Then get the residency certificate and finally go open the bank account.

Note that nothing is ‘standard’ in Thailand so just simply ask immigration what their local requirements for each step are. They appreciate it when people come well prepared.

@Biff *****

You mean applying for the 90 day non-O visa. With purpose retirement you can but it’s much easier just to apply in your home country. Upon arrival visit the immigration office for a residence certificate (you need the house owner with the house book to accompany you). Then go to the bank.

@Scott ******

People don’t make wars. Governments do.

Just do your time and when you get out you’re over 50 and can apply for a retirement visa. 🤣🤣🤣

(Sorry, couldn’t resist)

@Kool ******

He clearly wants the ‘easiest’ option. There is always only ONE which is the easiest. The rest is more complicated and thus doesn’t qualify as ‘the easiest option’. You shouldn’t interfere with posts when you can not read. 😉

@Manfred *******

‘last year’ is the keyword here. Things changed since early 2024 and it should no longer be possible to open an account on a short term visa.

All answers which contain ‘I did it last year’ are no longer valid. Unfortunately enough.

@Lawrence *******

That’s the way to do it. Get the document from immigration and then go to the bank. Thanks for confirming!

@Scott ******

That’s good to know. Which bank are you using on the receiving end?

PS I have to add that it doesn’t matter to my case because I am entering on “reason of marriage” and not retirement. There is no requirement to show where funds originate with the marriage extension.

@Phil *****

There is no ‘private area’ in a public forum, so live with it please.