I have an account with CIBC. I just inform my bank to transfer funds to my Thai bank. Just give the bank the Swift Code for your Thai bank along with the account number and address of your bank in Thailand. I have even had funds transferred in less than 24 hours

Vaccine Certificate valid if vaccines done more than 14 days ago and vaccine is approved by Thai government. Just to say yes does not give the full and correct information

VIP Visa just down the road south of Immigration in Jomtien/Pattaya

You can get tested at the health department by the fish market

When you go to the airport go a little bit earlier and you can get a re entry stamp from immigration at the airport. Simple

@Jo *********

If you had worked in the aviation industry over 45 years you would understand

It is the airlines responsibility to insure you have a outward departure from the country you are going to. If immigration on arrival does not let you enter the country than it is the airline that is responsible to fly you back. The airline can be subject to fines or disciplinary actions if passengers are not screened properly upon checking. The only exception is if you have nationality or long term visa to allow you to stay.

@Jo *********

when you open an account you are given a bank book which when updated shows all transactions on your account. It has your name printed on the first page. If you loose it or it is stolen you have to make a police report before you can get another one You will need it to renew your retirement visa plus photocopies.

It is not bank statements you need but your bank book. It has to be updated for the past 12 months including up to the day you apply for your renewal. Plus a letter from you bank which is valid for 3 working days after the bank gives you the letter. The 800,000 balance has to be in your bank 2 months before and 3 months after you apply for renewal. Minimum balance can not go below 400,000.

You will still need the TM30 filled in and stamped if you have any long term visa. Even though it is suspended you will need it.