In addition to a copy included in my copy of my visa extension application, I always keep two copies of my passport, one of which I carry on my person at all times. I file the other copy for emergencies such as needing to replace immigration stamps in a new passport after losing the original.

@Tim *******

Wait for Trump to take away your SS. Once you are being affected by his policies, & not just those around you, perhaps you’ll begin to see things in a different light.

Good read. Regarding your “how would they know” comment, I believe anyone trying to skirt the 180-day rule would be committing insurance fraud which is a felony.

@Douglas *****

Either way, depending on which Thai bank you use. Bangkok Bank allows direct deposit from certain U.S. government agencies, including—I believe—the SSA.

Take note, however, you must show 12 consecutive months of either foreign transfers or direct deposits; the 10 months you mentioned will not work, so be prepared to leave your 800k baht parked for another year.

@Chang *****

Not correct. Thai bank will provide documentation showing monthly transfers, which is acceptable to Thai immigration.

@Kent *******

Not for LTR visa, yes for most others. Marriage visa may work with joint accounts.

Here's a good read: It seems to suggest that, if all your ducks are in a row & you file notice within 60 days, you'll have a year to dispose of the condominium. However, I am NOT a lawyer & might possibly be misreading the short article. Still, it's worth a look.

Sounds like you have some money, so why not apply for the LTR visa? It’s multiple entry & good for ten years. This would be especially convenient since you mentioned not living here full time.

@James ********

But to ease the OP’s concerns, like you, I don’t believe the bank would close his account at that point.

@James ********

I haven’t heard of it happening either. But I’ve been either visiting or living in Thailand since 1978, & one thing I’ve learned is that nothing should surprise you regarding anything related to Thailand. Hence the saying, TiT.

As to whether or not Bangkok Bank would close the OP’s account if he refused to renew his insurance, consider (1) the refusal itself would likely be taken as a loss of face, & (2) most Thai with any authority often flex the boundaries of that authority with impunity. In one example, an immigration officer once changed my extension from “married” to “retirement” because he didn’t want to deal with organizing the documents & sending them to Bangkok for approval. At the time, I was considering eventually going for permanent residence as a prelude to applying for Thai citizenship, neither of which I could accomplish on a “retirement” extension. When I tried to make a case, he raised his voice & said, “is there a problem?” Having just learned of a fellow farang being denied his annual extension after seven years of living in Thailand, I curtly responded, “no sir” & left before he could change his mind about my renewed-but-changed visa extension.