DrJack54

https://aseannow.com/topic/1373691-opening-a-new-thai-bank-account-in-2025

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Good advice from @Caldera Recently read a report on AN of fella same deal as OP... Non O eVisa 90 day stamp and was able to open account with Kasikorn having the Non O + had TDL and something from passport country (possibly a DL). Notably he did not obtain a COR. Depends on the branch. Avoid BBL

Clever man. Took me years to bother with changing to income method. Did it last extension and has added bonus. No need for WILL as basically nothing is kept in the account. Certainly not 800k.

I extensions based on retirement. Simple paperwork and no home visit also no need for wife to attend + docs. My last extension I switched to income method and that money is used to live off. Same as USA my embassy does not proved income letter. I'm not losing the opportunity cost of having 800k earning 1% in Thai Bank. Not married and if I was, I would use retirement extensions.

Yes. So you require 3 things from bank. Bank Statement (not from app) Bank Letter. This shows you are owner of account and balance at time of issue. Note: BBL may freeze the 400k in the account if funds have not been seasoned for 4 months (nutcase policy) Finally obtain bank book update on day of application. The Letter and Statement can be obtained days prior to application.

As usual expert advice. Unfortunately Thai immigration offices vary. Back to OP, an update of TM30 should not be required. Why would he be attending immigration?

Very out dated advice. For those without a Thai Bank account best (only) option is to enter Thailand with a Non O. With Non O status + added requirements such as COR then opening Bank account possible. With visa exempt or even SETV entry opening Thai Bank account currently not an option

No problem.

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Indeed. I'm perhaps being bit smug. Not long ago renewed my 5 yr TDL and also renewed 10 yr pp. Can't imagine a reason to visit CW for service such as COR. As for TM47, I do that via mail and the couple of times I have done it in person TM30 was not required.

That's correct. Folk need to be aware that if one obtains a Non O-A or even a Non O based on retirement then the first extension must be based on retirement. After that subsequent extensions can be based on eg Marriage. The married guys with a Non O-A might do that to avoid health insurance.

I'm sure most of us have an M.O that works for us. I only need immigration for annual extension. Travel regularly both in and out of Thailand. Each year just prior to extension I obtain a TM30 from my apartment office. Never bother with TM30 after trips abroad and trips in Thailand. Works for me at CW.

Correct answer above. You have an eVisa. When you arrive you will be given a 90 day stamp. "Permission of stay".,. Straight away transfer 400k into your Thai Bank account. After seasoned for two months your window for obtaining 12 month extension is opened. Obviously obtain all the docs for marriage extension and apply for extension. You won't be able to "travel freely" In and out of Thailand. You can obtain a reentry permit to cover "under consideration" period. Not ideal. Which immigration office. In the past have you had home visits

Second that. The forms are available at immigration office. Fill in with pen.. Problem solved.

Then visit local immigration office.

I can only comment on CW. 90 Report in person equates to in person or report via mail. Note: for those considering report via mail do that 15 days prior to due date

Doubt that would happen. The 30 day extension is to the SETV entry. Should not be an issue. Note if you are applying for the extension in Bangkok you attend CW (not IT mall)

Don't understand your question. Seems that you are already obtaining extensions based on marriage to a Thai national. That has exactly same requirements as extensions from a Non O based on marriage. Importantly neither requure insurance. The only reason to kill off the Non O-A and obtain a Non O (retirement) would be if you wish to change from based on marriage to based on retirement.

I did Oz pp renewal completely online. It's a breeze. You do have to walk to post office to post application. (Have existing pp with you) Note: unlike some pp renewals your existing pp is retained and not sent with application. Second as someone posted. The pics must be strictly done by professional studio. While there are couple of local "passport photo" Shops, I drove to a specialist. The application has photo requirements. Take that. From me posting application to receiving new pp at my condo via post was 20days. Your EMS tells you when application arrives Bangkok Oz embassy. No news (reply) is good news. Means application seems complete and on way to Oz. Note: I did the application using only cell phone. Meant take picture of ID page and crop etc. Just pointing out, does not require laptop/computer etc It's a cake walk. Thread link from @Will27 has some good advice.

Visa exempt entry is not related to martial status. If extensive history of living in Thailand with extensions based on marriage, entry visa exempt may draw attention. Your history is not clear.

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I tend to overkill. Siam legal provide clear outline of options. Personally my next one will be via mail as I had recent trip abroad. Source: ThaiEmbassy.com https://share.google/CwUwqluoyloBiOD2k

Correct answer above. OP, assume that your extensions were continuous meaning did not obtain new Non O at some point. New pp does not help.