The purpose of having 800,000 baht in an account is so you have funds, if required, for emergency treatment.

For a bank to decide to have access to these funds frozen is totally against the reason why immigration want a foreigner to have a considerable amount available at all times.

Requirements in Thailand by different organisations seem contradictory at times.

Another example is organising an O visa and having a bank account - the old chicken and egg dilemma.

@Stuart **********

Agree.

Many things in Thailand can seem to take forever along with hurdles.

Different immigration offices interpret the law differently.

@Jeremy *******

To fulfill the requirements, if to assume.

Is 400+.

Is that large. 🤔😉

@Max ************

Same for me.

Gotta get a 1 to start first

😁

@Max ************

Is a few different levels

Is 900k for gold - 650k for bronze.

@Steven *****

Has been extended from June 30 to December 31 based on popularity, they have said.

I applied yesterday application takes 4-8 weeks.

Application costs zero.

Once approved you pay.

Once you receive a welcome letter after that the clock starts.

Easiest and fastest solution to long term stay is a 5 year elite visa.

Yes, it may seem expensive at 650k baht however for most other type visas you are required to lock up a larger amount.

The elite has no medical requirements and comes with some privileges too.

Google it to learn more.

@Todd ********

And more prohibitive to get.

Have retired and do not have a high enough residual income stream to qualify.

@Jim ******

Am aware it's not cheap @ 650k baht ( more like 10k for 60 months ) however application is simple, is no upfront deposit held requirements and is my call on health insurance.

Other upsides are that I am only charged if the visa is approved, and I get to pay for after approval

At met at Swampy immigration by a special elite department officer and given

Letters of introduction to bank and for drivers and riders licences.

Is a no fuss strategy, for me anyways.

@Helen ******

Google Thai elite visa