DrJack54

I'm in my right mind and opted to close my FD account with Kasikorn. Also have another savings account with another bank + savings account with Kasikorn.

Should not be a problem. However current situation with banking is fluid. As for the FD account + savings account with same bank No problem.

The "safe entry service" being discussed in this thread is for visa exempt entry into Thailand via airport. Nothing to do with other countries.

For the new account your pp showing annual extension + lease if you have one. Something to confirm address.. If they ask for a COR that would be unreasonable IMO.

We are farang meaning bottom of biscuit barrel. In any event for those dealing with CW for extensions, the bank Letter and Bank Statement can be obtained in days prior to day of application (up to 7 days). That only leaves bank book update on day of application. That could be done at any branch.

Well SCB did long time ago. Pity really.

Ok got it. Thought the new account was the one for immigration. Understand now. Yes good plan and simple.

Thanks for the update. Will be inconvenient for MANY

Not off topic at all. Do you mean closing for good? Damn.

Don't follow... If you are not going to open another account and transfer the funds then you do nothing. For next extension just provide existing account bank statement and bank letter.

No. Immigration will look back to date of extension for compliance. In fact can look back to 2 months prior to last application for extension. That's where the existing account come into play.. They want to look at those months also. Also note I suggested doing the transfer after the 3 month requirement to maintain 800k is past. Then do the transfers in 2 hits. Day or two apart. Edit: unrelated, however for others not that if you use two accounts for immigration and decide to close one account. That's fine but don't let the bank keep the closed account bank book. I did and even though provided 12 month bank statement for closed account.. Immigration was not happy. I ended up playing Ring A Ring a Rosie with head io.

It's a very good idea and indeed many folk have a "dedicated immigration account" What you need to be careful of is moving the funds from existing account to new account. Suggest you leave the 800k in the existing account till the 3 months + after obtaining the extension. Then transfer 400k into the new account. If you plan to keep 800k all year round then after transferring the 400k next day or so transfer the other 400k Note for your first extension after doing this you will need to show both accounts. Including bank letters + bank statements. Edit: two posts asking about Kasikorn. That's the option I would choose. Same as BBL they are partner with WISE and have 2milion limit transfer. Also can produce 12 month bank statement on the spot (unlike BBL)

Hardly anyone will bring them. The doc check chicks at L1 will hand them to you as soon as you present your document "package"

You also have the option of land borders (depending in your location in Thailand) You can obtain a 30 day extension to each visa exempt entry. The safe entry service is fine and with your his history that should be ~ 4-5k Several months should be enough to establish a bank account and consider DTV

Those forms fully explained with link to fillable forms in OP of this thread. They will be handed to folk at document check

I don't think the guy you quoted is referring to the "Bank Letter" But rather 12 month "Bank Statement" The former simply confirms you as account holder and balance on day of issues. The 12 month bank statement shows financial compliance. Both for money in bank method and income method. The issue is sometimes the transfers for income method are not shown as international transfers. Having the statement in Thai solves this problem

The DTV would be a perfect fit for the OP as seems he would be applying in the "digital nomad" Category. That visa is a multi entry. Great option for some. Some current threads pointing out some hassles such as, opening a bank account, only 2 yr TDL etc However the upside is a winner

Good advice.

Trolling post removed.

That sounds naive. There are recent/current threads outlining process. The price depends on history.. Bullet proof. https://aseannow.com/topic/1364034-has-anyone-used-friendly-thai-visa’s-airport-safe-entry-service-only-real-experiences-plz/

Why are you bothering with US bank account. What is passport country. Re safe entry services (air) works fine no issue Threads positive re this company https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552069237778 OP, seems you are newish to Thailand. You can work online without issues. Never understand the fixation on staying in Thailand ongoing. Mixing up nearby countries would make longer stay in SEA possible. Post above mentions Siem Reap. I'd throw Saigon in that suggestion box also. Without ties in Thailand you could easily spend months in Thailand and months elsewhere. PP country? Age? Wash and repeat.

The insurance is in name of account owner. The reason the agent charge varies is that policy cost is dependant on age of owner of the account.

That's not how it works. The funds are not maintained in the account for 4 months. This "4 month rule" is something that BBL has introduced. Not sure what the agents are doing esp in Pattaya. Anyone using an agent should check with their agent regards next extension.

You are not renewing your Non O. You are obtaining a 12 month extension to the 90 day permission of stay obtained from the non O. When you apply for extension, the date the extension is approved and entered into passport starts your 90 day report clock. You will need to do the very first report in person. Subsequent reports can be done online.. Here is link to a guide clearly explained. Doing 90-Day Reporting https://share.google/6KpUI9uHa5cqb2WUi

TDL renewal involves obtaining a COR from immigration. That for some involves lot of travel etc. That in case of some offices (eg CW) takes a week + to process. There is also the required medical. Find your post rather narrow minded. For those living ongoing in Thailand it's not unreasonable to be able to obtain a 5 yr TDL renewal.