Not for year 1. You will need to show 800k in Thai bank account for your first extension. At your next extension you can show 12 conscetutve months of at least 65k into a Thai bank account.

The SSA statements of benefit don't mean anything to the Thai government.

@Bob *********

my error, stuck in the past (but maybe not in the too distant future)! 😁

@Mike ******

then leave and reenter, don't even apply.

@Mike ******

leave and enter on 30 day exempt....

But if they turned your extension down for cause of some kind then entry may be up to discretion of IO.

Why do you think you might be denied an extension...

Are your in Thailand? If so get letter from the bank confirming the 800k and bring a 1yr lease agreement and a couple of passport photos and copies of your passport pages. Take all to immigration. Might be best to go to immigration in advance and get their document checklist.

If not in Thailand, use evisa system to apply. Then deposit the 800k when you get here.

@Bernard ***********

4-6 weeks should be sufficient. Best to check your embassy web site. They usually state their processing times but it can vary country to country.

Leave the country and apply for your non-o via evisa system.

@Graham *****

also, if there's a hiccup in a transfer he'd need to ensure he topped up to 800k before 2nd extension. Much easier to deposit and forget it.

@Graham *****

trying to describe the simple approach given there seems to be difficulty reading/following the rules...

@John ********

no