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Are FCD accounts accepted by Udon Thani immigration for retirement extensions?

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4 years ago

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What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

Tony *********

@Scot ******

I also have accounts with SCB and Kasikorn and there's no mention of whether it's resident or non-resident. I live in Thailand on a retirement Visa like you. And I use the account for immigration purposes.

2 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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@Scot ******

well what can I say. I have a Thai savings account with Krungsri with an online banking app and an ATM debit card. Happy days! 😀

2 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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@Scot ******

I still don't understand this non-resident status. All foreigners in Thailand are non resident unless you have permanent residency and I've met three people in 25 years who have that.

2 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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@Scot ******

yes I see that and I used my Krungsri ATM debit card yesterday to make one purchase from Lazada and another online purchase from a company in the USA. Why don't you just open a Krungsri Thai account as I did with an address in Thailand.

2 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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@Scot ******

oh I see. If you're using the monthly pension income method then it has to come from overseas, but if it's a lump sum of 800k for your Visa it does not have to come from overseas.

2 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

Tony *********

What's a resident account as opposed to a non-resident account? I ask because I opened my accounts at Krungsri with just my passport.. it's just a Thai account. Neither resident nor non-resident.

2 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

Tony *********

If you transfer money from an overseas Bank to your Krungsri Thai savings account it will show up as originating from overseas.

2 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

Tony *********

The ATM card you get from the bank is also a Visa debit card which I have used in both Singapore and the UK to withdraw cash from an ATM. I also use the ATM card to make online purchases because it has a Visa debit card number.

2 years ago

Can I extend my O-A visa from Chiang Mai airport or do I need a visa run?

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@Steve ******

oh yes you're right. That's why I have an O.which I converted from a tourist visa in Thailand.

2 years ago

Can I extend my O-A visa from Chiang Mai airport or do I need a visa run?

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@Geoffrey *****

yes I agree. I've had a Non O for the last 15 years.

2 years ago