The THB 0 has to stay in the bank three months before your visa application and three months after. There was a rule change I understand. That means for an annual OA retirement the money must stay in the account. You might be better proving the THB every month which is what I'm exploring now. The downside of this though is the exchange rate. The upside is that one doesn't have THB0 sitting idle in an account getting very little interest.

This wouldn't happen if everyone heading into Thailand were honest and made every effort to do right. It's the honest ones that suffer. Try Kasikorn bank.

It's time the government made it easier for genuine retirees who love Thailand, its people; privileged to have met a lovely Thai partner or wife and genuinely help the local community financially.

I heard from an airline employee when asked that ETA question. I was told it had been cancelled. Of course never assume anything in Thailand.

@Nigel *************

only their money

Thats Thailand for you.

You can open a bank account in Thailand - I have one.

Definitely wouldn't go to Cambodia.

Originally went to Kasikorn in Pattaya and had no problems. I do believe though there's been a tightening up of bank accounts because of criminals.

Sounds extortionate. I'd be looking around.