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You'll require the same documentation for both steps, the only difference being for the Non O application the 400K is only required to be in the bank on the day of submitting the application, whereas for step 2, applying for the 1-year extension the 400K must have been deposited for 2 months prior to the date of submitting the application. Standard to request a 3 month statement for step 2, which can be issued on the day from the branch. For subsequent further extension applications, the 400K funds only need to be in the bank account for 2 months prior to the date of submission. 12 month statements are only required for extensions based on retirement, not Thai spouse. Sent a PM.

Interest earned on bank funds are automatically taxed @15% which goes to the TRD. (Same as a 7% tax is applied to all goods and services). You can reclaim this tax deduction each year between Jan - March, at which point you will be issued a TIN.

Why do you want/need a TIN for?

You can only obtain services from the Immigration office where you file a TM30 as residing.

The period of stay starts from the day the application is approved, when apply for the Non O, or when changing the reason for an extension.

Yeah, but with the greatest of respect, it's been pointed out before your IO is somewhat of a rogue office. A 3-month statement does not comply with the written orders which requires the 800K funds to remain for 3 months after the extension is granted, then 400K for 7 months. Just 3 months prior to submission was the old-written requirement. Don't they also still request a 'Health Certificate' which was dropped by almost all IO's several years ago.

Only for the very first extension application based on retirement. Thereafter, 12 month statements are requested to prove you met the financial requirements since the previous extension was approved.

There have been reports of successfully opening an account at Bangkok Bank head office with a visa exempt entry. If you explain you intend to apply to stay long term at Thai Immigration but a condition is that you must transfer and deposit 800K in a Thai Savings account, they may oblige. Call them on 02-230-1022, 02-230-1016, 02-230-2519, 02-230-1940, 02-230-2085. You will need a Certificate of residence issued by Hua Hin Immigration as proof of your registered address. I assume you've filed a TM30 and registered your residential address at HH Immigration? A bank statement from your Aus bank showing the availability to transfer the said funds also wouldn't go amiss.

Thailand is home to 51 living indigenous languages and 24 living non-indigenous languages, so which one did you learn. Whilst you may believe you can speak Thai, many Thais would probably disagree.

Catch 22. To apply for the Non O at Immigration, the financial proof is 800K THB deposited in a Thai bank account on the day of application. Options are to find an agent that can assist, or obtain a COR from Immigration and an existing influential customer of the bank as a referral.

There was a change, albeit over 6 years ago.

The financial requirement for an extension of stay based on retirement using the 800K funds in the bank method was amended in Immigration Order 35/2561 dated January 2019. Clause 4. Since that date, you've required a 12-month bank statement to prove you complied.

12 month bank statement provides the evidence you seek.

Not sure if I understand your question. The Non O-A visa is valid for 12 months, each entry permits a stay of 12 months. It's possible to stay in Thailand for 2 years by entering again just prior to the visa expiry date. The financial requirement for the visa can be from your Belgian bank account.

Statement for the proof of funds. Letter confirming you as the named account holder.

The necessity for a work permit.

For you or he to file the TM30, a copy of his Blue book (different address), Thai ID card and a copy of the Chanote for the residence you live at. The Chanote proves he owns that residence.

What is Mode of Travel - Air/Land/Sea and Mode of Transport - Aircraft/Car/Boat

You need at least 15 days permission of stay remaining to process a Non Imm O application. Certain Immigration offices require 23 days. You can apply for a 30-day extension to your VE entry and a further 60 day extension for visiting Thai spouse.

Immigration will not accept online printed statements. They must be issued by the bank who will stamp, date and sign it. (Certified by a bank official)

I don't recall reading any reports of CR operating rogue procedures. You should be able to proceed using the Immigration information I posted without any deviations to the requirements.

@JAG From what you've posted, the option of a Non O based on retirement may be possible, dependent on when the 800K THB will be deposited in a Thai bank. You currently have permission of stay until the beginning of May, and a 30-day extension will take you to the beginning of June. A border run and further VE entry would grant a further 30/60 day stay + 30 day extension taking you to at least the end of July, beginning of August. Hopefully, you would then have the sufficient funds in a Thai bank account. To apply for the Non O based on retirement, the 800K only needs to be in the account on the day of the application for the Non O. Requirements, item 9 on this page. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/issuing-and-changing-type-of-visa/ If you apply for the Non O, the 1-year extension must be based on the reason. You cannot change mid-stream applying for the Non O based on retirement and the 1-year extension based on Thai child for example. Certain Immigration offices have rogue requirements that don't comply with what's stated. Which office would you apply?

I'm assuming you intend to apply for the Non O based on Thai child rather than retirement, as your posts are rather confusing as for which reason you intend to apply. I also have no idea where you got the figure of 20,000 BHT as a requirement For the Non O based on retirement, the financial requirement is 800,000 BHT. For the Non O based on Thai child, the financial requirement is 400,000 BHT. In either case, you must have at least 15 days permission of stay remaining for processing of the application. You can apply for a 30-day extension to give you more time. You posted further as I was writing; No. The financial requirement for the Non O based on Thai child is 400,000 BHT. I have no idea where you obtained the figure of 20,000 BHT. The requirements are listed in item 7 here: https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/issuing-and-changing-type-of-visa/ Where is the Mother? Was the child born in wedlock? You being named as the Father on a child's birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof if the child was born out of wedlock. Note, you must have parental responsibility and the child must reside with you as a condition. If you can advise on your marital status, we may better advise.

Should the VE revert to 30 days before your planned arrival, then a Non Imm 0 (90 days) + border hop and VE entry (30 days) + 30 day extension.

That suggests a Thai spouse or dependant Thai child. You can apply for the Non O visa from Immigration based on either of the above situations. You require 400K in a Thai bank on the day of application. You must have a minimum of 15 days permission of stay remaining. The annual extension requires the 400K to be seasoned for 2 months prior to the date of submitting the application.