James **************
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James ***************
Lots of speculation - why doesnt everyone wait for the official announcement ? Then we will all know exactly what the new rules will be.
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@Shaun *******
- check Thai Embassy PP website. There is a list of who can enter and requirements to enter.
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@Don *****
- Not so bad if you are based in BKK - but for expats staying further afield a bit of an inconvienance simply to open a bank account. Not sure if this rule now applies to all banks as they all have different criteria for a foriengner opening a Thai bank account. What bank did you choose ?
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@Don *****
- interesting information. The retirement extension is the correct terminology but many call it a retirement visa. Did you try a number of banks ? The embassy letter requirement is a new one to me. Did you manage to find out if all the banks you were considering required this ?
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@Otto ********
- yes i agree but the OP has 800k so no problem. Only use agent if you do not have the funds.
James ***************
Agent = additional cost - go to the banks that have been recommended and simply ask if you can open account and what is required.