@Nongnuch *******

I think part of what she means is that the bank produce a FET form which is needed in the purchase process (or it was) you need to check this out.

@Greg *****

this is getting boring, my government pension is 13 times a year and is not enough, my private pension can be paid every 3, 6, and 12 months. So unless I take the lump sum and then send an additional monthly payment it won't work, not only that it will be more effort and cost and more explaining at the immigration office, not very appealing.

@Greg *****

the ship has sailed its no longer an issue, because I'm now paid a lump sum which covers the 400k

@Greg *****

I never tried because I didn't have the time and did something different.

@Andy ******

when I spoke to my immigration office, they said wanted to see documents demonstrating the origin of the funds, they well may accept income as you describe, they said there checking for money laundering, but bear in mind they have there own view on what they want.

@Greg *****

which country are you from?

I had a similar experience and stayed with the lump sum method, to avoid the agro.

I doubt that 800kthb is enough to trigger anti laundering checks, as long as its not a regular occurance, if possible get the payment sent for "living expenses". If still concerned you call the Bangkok bank helpline, they could probably give you the latest details.

The recently introduced 50kthb per bank transaction or 200kthb aday limit in a day only checks who you are by face recognition.

@Henrik ***

who knows?

@Hathaway ************

If the account is underwritten by your girlfriend is different being by your side.