I think there was comment on you tube recently about extension of visa needing a proof of living expenses as well. In other words, if you have 800,000 in the bank you cannot touch it so what are you living on? And that means monthly bank book entries or else you have to get a letter from the bank to prove that you are receiving funds from overseas for living expenses. Don’t know if having extra funds already in Thailand for living expenses counts. Probably does. But this is a new wrinkle that has been discussed.

I watch a lot of YouTube videos from Integrity Legal, and the message I’m getting is that, owing to the complexity of the new requirements and the really delicate timing involved and the expensive pitfalls, you’re probably going to save money by hiring professionals.

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