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OK. Last question, I think. What type of bank account would you recommend? Given you need to show proof of funds, would a passbook account be better, or an account where you can request statements at the branch?

18 / 6 In the case of marriage to a Thai woman, the alien husband must earn an average annual income of no less than Baht 40,000 per month or must have no less than Baht 400,000 in a bank account in Thailand for the past two months to cover expenses for one year. Just to clarify - the money only needs to be in the bank 2 months prior and for the month of consideration? It doesn't need to be there after that, until 2 months prior to the next extension?

From Siam Legal. Qualifications of Thai Marriage Visa Must be married to a Thai national This is substantiated through a Marriage Certificate (Kor Ror 3) and Marriage Registration (Kor Ror 2). If the applicant got married abroad, the applicant or the Thai spouse must report the marriage to the amphur and obtain Kor Ror 22. Must meet the financial requirement Security deposit of THB 400,000 in a Thai Bank Account for at least 2 months prior to the visa application; or Monthly income of at least THB 40,000. A letter from the foreigner embassy has to be shown to verify this income Supporting documents as proof of the security deposit in a Thai bank are as follows: Updated bank book or passbook Bank letter stating that the money had been deposited to the account from an overseas source for not less than 2 months. Other documents that may be required to be presented:* There are instances depending on the immigration office when a copy of an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry is also required. This affirmation is obtained by the foreigner from his foreign embassy in Thailand. For the foreign nationals who are unable to obtain income affidavit from their respective embassies, they can show monthly income in a form of 12-month bank statement of their Thai bank account showing monthly deposit of THB 40,000 per month.

I am in Thailand on a Non-O Marriage, with extensions for several years using income from employment with a Thai company (with a work permit). I plan to change over to use money in a bank account rather than income, basically because the paperwork for showing income from a Thai company is a pain. I have read that the source of the funds in the bank account has to come from overseas. Is that correct?