@Albert ******

I am not the OP. ;)

@Tom ********

I’d love to see you talk like that to a police officer when they stop you… 🤣🤣🤣

@Tom ********

I guess the part where it says “but possibly many newcomers think something like ‘official government information’ exists in Thailand so it is good that they are educated by people like Stuart even though people like Tom Reubens can respond really rude”???

Does that properly explain the situation?

@Albert ******

Not really. You can get a non-O visa in your own country and even when you are already in Thailand. If based on retirement then banks can open an account and you have time to transfer money well before you ask a one year extension. If for purpose of ‘marriage visa’ you can even extend for two months before requesting the one year extension. In both cases banks open accounts for holders of non-O visa.

@Albert ******

Simple: For Visa purposes. 😉

@Paul *******

Yes. I am from The Netherlands.

Can I ask a question on this topic? If not, then just don’t answer, or mods delete this comment)

I am selling my house this year and move (a big part of) the funds to Thailand to season 800k or a bit more. When I sell the house I will make a huge profit, in 2024, so will this technically be considered income 2024 by the Thai government? Will my money transfer be taxable?

@М. ***

Agreed. Transfering with a service like Wise and taking with a local card is definitely the smartest wat.

@М. ***

Then use the Wise or Revolut card in an atm. You will still get better rates than any exchange.

I can well understand why they questioned you in Singapore. They want to assure that you will be able to leave Singapore again just like other countries also check whether you will leave after your visa ends. So they see you do not have a valid visa for Thailand anymore, at least it seems so, and thus they ask questions. Perfectly valid and part of their job. I wish there was working border control in Netherlands… (or should I say “in EU”?)…