@กะลาสี ****

- very interesting. I have just switched from k rule to 65k pension/income rule. I took 12 months of bank statements showing min 65k international transfers to my bangkok bank account. The IO was not interested in rhe previous 12 months statements. He said i was ok for the year that just past because i stuck to the k rule. He said when i come to renew in 12 months, i will need to show the previous 12 months international tranfers by getting a certified statement from bank. Nothing was mentioned about embassy or consulate letter.

Was this your experience also ? Did you get your 12 month extension without the need for embassy letter ? Thanks (chonburi immigration)

@Max *******

- i was under the impression you needed proof of pension/ salary and show that this monthy 65k plus was beimg transferred as an international each month. I have just switched from k rule and the immigration officer was not interested in seeing proof of my salary or 12 monthly 65k transfers. Told me to show this in 12 months time.

@Andy ********

looks very straight fwd to me - immigration officer showed me example of another expats statements. Looks very straight fwd and no need for bank letter same day as going to immigration.

@Andy ********

- please enlighten me ?

I just switched from k requirements which i have been on for years, to the 65k rule. Took lots of paperwork to immigration to show i can fullful the 65k requirements. Immigration not interested. Just told me to come back next year and show bank statement documenting the 65k minimum monthly international transfers. Not sure what would have happened if i had not been on the k rule for the previous year.

@Liam *******

- google translate is great. There is a feature where you simply point your camera at the thai words and it translates in front of your eyes. Also will translate thai documents in your photo gallery. Audio translate also.

@Jim *********

- i just did a bht transfer from UK bank and it was in my bangkok bank account in 13 seconds. But i agree it can take longer but normally due to weekends and thai bank holidays.

@Darren ******

- useful info - thanks

@Sonja ******

- ah ok. Perhaps your initial plan would be more straight forward. Good luck 👍

@Sonja ******

- will your kids be attending school in Thailand ? If 'yes' then as far as i am aware, they will need an Education visa - its possible you could then be their dependants. Another option perhaps worth exploring (unless i have got it wrong).