That is because the ETA has not been implemented in Thailand as yet.

Yes on both accounts.

Yes that is correct.

The ETA is not operational at this stage, and there has been no proposed date for it at this stage.

No that is not true, some immigration offices will require the 400,000 baht to remain in your account during the under consideration period, but after the stamp is in your passport you are free to take it all out. Just make sure it is back in your account 2 months prior to your next extension.

Why don’t you post this in Hua Hin expats or similar sites, this is a Thai visa advice page, and this question doesn’t pertain to Thai visas.

It will be up to each immigration office to determine the requirements they see fit to ask for.

@John *********

absolutely correct John, more and more offices will not except the income method unless you are actually working in Thailand, where we are in Cha-am Phetchaburi immigration will only except the banked money and I did my extension last month and for the first time they asked for a 12 month statement, for years they only required a 3 month statement.

No it will not be starting, delayed for the time being.

What documents and for what particular reasons, can you be more specific, so we can answer your question with some clarity.