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Do bank statements for a one-year extension retirement visa in Thailand need to be in Thai or English?
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2 years ago
What health insurance companies or policies can expats in Thailand trust for retirement coverage?
32 comments
3 years ago

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What visa options are available for a family with a 4-year-old planning to stay in Thailand for 1 year?
Russell *******
Why's nobody mentioning the Elite visa
2 years ago
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Will immigration accept a printed bank statement for retirement visa extension from Bangkok Bank?
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Don't you use the banking app ? Statement available online. I think, seen the option but never downloaded.
2 years ago
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What should I do to prepare for opening a bank account in Thailand on a retirement visa?
Russell *******
I opened a Bangkok bank account in Chiang rai with a residency certificate from immigration. If it's and help I can find the address of the bank .
2 years ago
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What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?
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@Sean ********
 Hi , I don't know much about the non OA but I would expect it would be the same as the other non immigrant visa and you purchase a re entry permit.
2 years ago
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What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?
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@Mark *******
 yes that's what I have 🙏
2 years ago
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What should I do about the new 800,000 baht requirement for my Thai visa?
Russell *******
Use a different office
2 years ago
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What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?
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@Mark *******
 I meant returning every two years.
2 years ago
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What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?
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@Mark *******
 yes I have heard that . But I don't think I would want to keep returning home .
2 years ago
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What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?
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@Sean ********
 Yes I think that's correct. It changes though when you need a new extension then you need to show money in thai bank or apply for a non OA again out of Thailand.
2 years ago
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What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?
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@Ken *****
 if you earn 4% it's much same as paying agent.
2 years ago
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