Graham, for a 90 day visa?

Yes.

Also says current income.

The BOI web site AND the legislation says at time of application. Some of the BOI processing staff appear to think you need 2 years as is the case for other LTR visas. This really is a case of various staff being ultra cautious and following the legislation. Stupid thing is, the legislation is on the BOI web site in original Thai and English translation. Makes life so hard when the staff can't/ don't follow the legislated rules.

The second complication is that I take my pension annually and again they don't appear to understand how one can survive without monthly payments.

Rebecca, thanks. The challenge is that in Australia payments from a superannuation (pension) fund are not subject to tax and not even reported to the tax authorities. The only evidence is statements showing the payments and corresponding bank statements showing the transfer of funds. Which the BOI claim is not passive income.

Thanks Brandon. I get it now. Cheers

Yes, but you can never speak to those making the decision. It's always someone who does not have the details and passes on any message. Have you been able to speak to a decision maker that fully understands the process and all the rules?

AXA will issue health insurance, they will exclude any diabetes related claim, with a first 300,000 user pays the premium is about 25,000 per year.