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Thank you ubonjoe for the link to the current Immigration policy. Source: https://www.immigration.go.th/content/service_22

My question is regarding subsection 4:

"(4) On the filing date, the applicant must have account deposited  (saving / fixed account) in a bank in Thailand of no less than Baht 800,000 for the past three months. For the first year only, the applicant must have proof of a deposit account in which said amount of funds has been maintained for no less than 60 days prior to the filing date; or...."

My question is concerning what are the measurements/restrictions imposed by the Immigration Bureau as described with this new policy? Specifically, the text states; "...the first year only...". Does this mean that we as (Visa Renewal applicants) have a 9-10 month period to conform to the 60 day Thai Bank deposit requirement? (since this new policy was introduced approx. November 10) or does the requirement of 90 days of 800k in a Thai bank for a RENEWAL Visa apply?

If anyone can provide some guidance/clarity on this issue it would be appreciated.

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Best of Luck to you!

I retract my initial post since the post above is much more positive for all concerned.

To the previous post....

Open your Bangkok Bank account nearest your residence or your preferred location in Thailand. In-person deposit transactions to your account may incur an additional 100+ baht fee if you make a deposit at a branch that is located in a different province from your establishing the initial account.