@Graham *****

you have two options: transfer the THB800,000 all at once or any number of amounts. But the full amount must be in your account 3 months before you apply and stay 3 months after. Or, you can put THB65,000 into your account every month for 12 months then apply. You cannot miss say a month then put double in the next month. The authorities won't accept that. They need to see you have a regular monthly income. The authorities were forced to change the rules because of rorting by foreigners. Hope this clears it up for you.

Remember the THB65,000 had to go into your bank every month on time for 12 months before you can apply.

I'd be very careful. In fact I wouldn't trust anyone with my passport. I won't let them take it at a hotel for photocopy the page unless I can watch them.

When transferring money from my bank in Australia I always use Australian dollars. The reason is that one always get a better rate of exchange in a Thai bank. Or you can set up an additional account in Thailand to transfer the dollars into it. Then leave it there until the rate improves; then convert and transfer into your main account.

My advice is unless that information is coming from the Thai government, don't trust it.

Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.

THB2000 per month doesn't sound to bad in my view.

Had no trouble with Kasikorn in Pattaya many years ago.

Generally no problems as long as what your carrying is all legal. Don't underestimate the Thai.