@Tod ********

Good point Tod - I wondered how they would discern the difference - maybe a new motorbike (scooter) will do the trick. Anyway, that is down the track a bit.

Cheers!

Graham

@Ellie ******

thanks Ellie - I am a detailed explanation person and sometimes it can create some confusion.

@Wannikea ********

it's okay - I realise that the minimum of 65,000 baht can be spent (living expenses etc) once transferred.

The 800,000 baht is the initial eligibility amount which needs to stay in the bank account for the first extension application, and then can be accessed after 3 months, and brought back up to the same amount if the subsequent application is again using the 800,000 baht method.

Hope this clarifies your query!

Regards!

Graham

@Tod ********

see my response to David N Viscuso!

@David ***********

obviously a misunderstanding - I was referring to a potential ""drop" to below 800,000 and NOT the 400,000 threshold. I plan to leave the 800,000 in the Thai bank account and not touch it unless of an emergency.

If the situation was to bring it back up to the 800,000 just prior to the monthly income extension application I would transfer monies from my Australian bank account. Sorry for any confusion!

@Graham *****

Thanks Graham - together with your's and Tod's response I now have "peace of mind" going forward.

@Tod ********

Thanks Tod - as I thought, but I was not 100% certain. It would only drop during an unexpected or emergency situation.

I have only just lodged my application and received the 12 month extension at the main Immigration office "near" the airport. Very convenient in that after the perusal by the IO outside the main building she gave me a "not before" time to come back to counter 9 for the final assessment and approval. Saved me waiting around at Immigration for most of the day.

@Rob *********

yes - border run on Sunday!

@Bob *********

yes - border run on Sunday!