DrJack54

So what option do you suggest for OP to obtain ongoing extensions to live in Thailand

I replied to a post where chap stated he keeps 400k in a Thai bank account in his name only for three months and then removes it and places it in another account for "excellent interest" laughable.

What is the rate of "excellent interest" you refer to. What money do you live off during this 9 months.

You do not need to have 400k locked in a bank account. For extensions based on marriage using money in bank method the 400k needs to be seasoned for 2 months and after under consideration period can be used. Very low bar requirement vs extension based on retirement.

Using income method requires monthly transfers of minimum 65k per month for extensions based on retirement. Funds must be international transfers. Most immigration offices do not require proof funds from "pension"

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Subjective. I spend 120k per month with no kids and I'm somewhat frugal. The OP surely can show 12 monthly transfers of 40k

Thanks for report. Glad it went well. Just ongoing extensions now. Nice

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In addition to money in bank method (400k for two months only) ...there is income method 40k per month. How could anyone support a family on less income than that.

OP, for extensions based on marriage the 400k only needs to be in bank for 2 months and can then be used. By far sweet deal to those on extensions retirement. If the 400k for 2 months is a strain then poor life choice to live in Thailand even more so with kids.

As per many of your previous posts.. Makes zero sense. You can enter Thailand visa exempt currently 60 days. Then negotiate next step. Re you reference to Laos that country soon to change to eVisa. You will not obtain visa Singapore

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Like your thinking.

Like your thinking.

That does not show international transfers. Suggest you attend SCB branch and discuss. It maybe as simple as credit advice from head office to your particular branch. Immigration can be fussy.

That's not the "bank letter" To show transfer from abroad it's about bank codes. If it shows as internal transfer then you need to obtain "credit advice" from your bank. Bummer you have SCB. No branch at CW. You can obtain bank letter proving ownership (should not be required) the day prior. 100b. Unfortunately CW likes to see activity on day of application ( small deposit) How do you plan to transfer? Here is link for appointment. You need to make hard copy. Screenshot doesn't cut it. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/ If you opt for appointment (good idea) then open that link and chose first office CW. Then go to Que Ticket and finally last option on list as per screenshot.

In that case easy for you. You don't require extension to your visa exempt entry. You have plenty of time to obtain the non O retirement. upnotover post covers that. Read all the threads I posted earlier. Has links for such things as making an appointment at CW etc. You need to transfer 800k from abroad to your Thai bank. Many guys use WISE. The 800k needs to be in bank on day of application. You will be given a 90 day stamp. In last 30 days apply for 12 months extension

Yes CW building B. Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only?

This thread contains links to many threads outlining process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1325266-change-from-visa-exempt-to-non-o/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/

Has been scrapped at some land borders. Thanks for report. So you did it alone and obviously walk into and out of Cambodia. The way it should be

True ...however I'm thinking immigration happy with this if divorced. If still married perhaps not so. Reports of folk wanting to do extensions based on parent of Thai while married and having issues

You can do either. Here is post from ubonjoe and has link to a pdf download of requirements. https://aseannow.com/topic/1275570-visa-based-on-child/#findComment-17681385 What is current status in Thailand.

Exactly. Just up the road ...... The 2025 Bangsaen Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from July 2–6, 2025 at the Bangsaen Street Circuit in Ban Bang Saen. The fireworks festival Pattaya is basically Fri and Sat.

Yep I'm there beach road now. Visiting from Bangkok. Pattaya is tourist town. What did you expect..