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@Doug ******
savings account should be fine. Just be sure it's a bank and not an FX.
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@Pete *****
they prioritize by departure date. If you're more than 2 weeks out, relax and go shopping.
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@Doug ******
i believe so... Submit it and see what happens. Do you have funds in an investment or other type of account?
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You need to show either a current balance or three months of deposits.
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Assuming you get your 1yr extension in January, you will need to purchase a reentry permit from immigration. No need for visa exempt entry unless you want to invalidate your non-o.
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You should be fine at any bank except Bangkok bank. That you're out of the country without a valid visa could be an issue if you are challenged.
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Note that it is high tourist season and they usually prioritize by departure date.
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Why would you want to submit a fraudulent visa application?
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You won't have the month+ it could take for the check to clear. No one uses check it even cashier's checks here. Everything is digital.
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Sounds like you're doing an exploratory trip first. Just go with exempt. When you run and have plans for your move, get a non-o through the evisa system. You can then rent a place, open bank account, etc.