I know that and take the 65k route. But first year as you say is tricky. You can get a letter stating you have an income of more than 65k per month from your pension provider and that is ‘supposed to be’ acceptable, instead of the 800k. Keeping the 800k in the bank is foolish and is dead money and depreciates year on year.
I know exactly where you are coming from Julie. Do what I do and BLOCK sarcastic and negative remarks. It makes for a happier life free of some nasty farangs 🙏😃
I would contact the airline first. Ask them what documents they accept for him to travel. Get him to take the reply email to the check-in desk. Next go to Thai immigration and ask them what is required. If you go by all replies on here you may get it wrong. Good luck 🙏