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

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Does it matter if my immigration letter for visa renewal is in Thai or English?

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a month ago

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

Tony *********

I got my Non O Visa with a Thai bank account with a residential address in Thailand and it's been working that way for the last 15 years.

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

Tony *********

why would anyone want that?

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

Tony *********

if you go the lump sum route the only requirement is that you show a statement from a Thai Bank showing that amount of 800k over 3 months prior to the initial application. They don't ask where the money came from. It could come from overseas or indeed it could come from another Thai bank account.

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

Tony *********

well it didn't for me. My money came from earnings in Thailand.

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

Tony *********

what is your situation? You are living in Thailand on a retirement Visa so you need a bank account with your address in Thailand. It's very simple. What other situation would there be? I would also advise you to open an account with Kasikorn and you will be able to get a K-Bank virtual debit card.

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

Tony *********

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.

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

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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! 😀

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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