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Yes. I've learned that there are quite a few retires that live in Thailand part time. There are so many individual circumstances.
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Many of us arrived on O-A visas before the health insurance requirement. In any case, you can meet the O-A financial requirements using money in banks outside Thailand. That feature is appealing to many people.
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You should consider coming on a tourist visa and transitioning to a non-O and then a one year extension. The advantages of an O-A are not what they used to be.
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The money needs to be in a Thai bank account in your name only and readily accessible.
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And when do you have to do it? Go as early as possible so you have time to fix anything that goes wrong. If in doubt bring more documents than you need. Take notes for next time.
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Ben Sevilla You have an extension of stay, not a visa. Do you have your original visa in your passport? If it is a new passport then try looking at the first page. Most visa advice is going to depend on this information.
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He doesn’t seem to be sure whether his original visa is a non-O or not. Knowing that seems to be important.
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You should tell people what immigration office you are using
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Note it is 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account in your name only. Readily accessible money 💰