Why not just get the residency certificate? If you're friend had done the "registration of foreigner" shouldn't be an issue.

You could just ask the bank....

@Mark *******

you could, but it might raise eyebrows.... You would need to exit/reenter to kill the old and activate the new.

@David ******

I think only some Bangkok immigration offices want 90 day report prior to residency certificate...

@Mark *******

that's not what I was trying to say.

If you are applying for your initial non-o in country, the 800k must be from a foreign source. If you got your non-o out of country or visa evisa, then it doesn't matter where is came from but must be seasoned for 2 months prior to applying for 12 month extension.

If applying in country, 800k has to be sourced from foreign funds and to be in the bank at time of application for non-o. If non-o was obtained out of country the 800k must be seasoned in bank for 2 months prior to application for extension.

@Mark *******

is a requirement for any dealing with the bank. Driver's license isn't for bank account.

@Mark *******

probably is okay. But always best to just go to immigration and ask. Take city of lease with you

@Mark *******

don't think the length of the lease is an issue for extension, only that you have a lease.

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

overseas transfer is only needed if applying for non-o in country or if your trying to use the ฿65k/month method for your 2nd 1yr extension.

I secured housing first. Then certificates of residency for bank account and mc&car drivers licenses (just got the 3 at one time so save trips later). Then to bank to open an account. Wire transfer the ฿800k from us bank to Thai bank. All easy. Can seem overwhelming but just go I step at a time. It took about a week to find a house to rent. But that might be harder and more expensive in high season.

@Pe ***

you can pay for a short line, are disabled, or are over 70.