@Brandon ***********

exactly. The whole “some offices” inconsistency makes 800k safe. Better to err on the side of caution

@Brandon ***********

agree. I’m willing to bet he couldn’t stump up the 800k. The 65k a month is of course an option but I’ve seen enough “but the bank book has to state this or state that or have blue stripes and lime green polka dots and the moon must be waxing” to think 800k is the safest and surest. Hard to question and no special statements in the bank book

If you can’t afford to have 800k then maybe you should consider living elsewhere

@Jan *****************

and - depending on the country you’re in - is probably a lot more efficient and cost effective there than in Thailand

@Jan *****************

yes

@Jan *****************

yep. Took about 2 months and a couple hundred dollars for a non O A

@Bart *************

I had absolutely no problem getting an OA from the Singapore embassy

@Steve ******

I didn’t need that.

@Gianni *****

your local Thai embassy will have it.

Here’s a link but as with all things Thai check with the embassy you will be filing with or the Thai immigration office you use because things can change on a dime

Must be from a company that is on the Thai governments approved list. They all issue policies that specifically cover the minimum requirement and will issue a certificate to the effect.

Store a copy on your phone AND carry the original any time you return to Thailand

Get married

Register your marriage with the appropriate amphur

Make sure you keep your assets yours. Keep money offshore and just set up regular transfers from your offshore account to your Thai account.

Thai law is designed to look out for Thais. Sure you can share a lot but it’s wise to as much as possible keep your assets safe. Share living expenses of course but not your core wealth