DrJack54

Yes, that's correct. When you enter with the Non O you are stamped in for 90 days. After transferring the 800k you season it for two months and apply for 12 month extension. Obviously you need to be back in Thailand (as you point out) before expiry of the extension. You are required to maintain the 800k in bank for 3 months after approval of extension then not below 400k and back up to 800k two months prior to following extension. This is why some folk prefer the Non O-A as it does not require funds in Thai bank. Prior to insurance requirement is was a ripper visa. Would need to obtain new Non O-A every 2 years or do extensions with same financial requirements outlined for the Non O + ongoinging insurance requirement. No issue transferring 800k in one hit to some banks. BBL and Kasikorn are two. Don't opt for BBL. As I pointed out earlier. If after one year you switch to income method them no need to maintain funds in Thai bank. The monthly transfers need to be 65k/month.

Absolutely it's worth obtaining the Non O retirement for stays you outlined. Being Oz the first extension would require you to use money in bank method. If you started monthly transfers at same time as first extension then you could switch to income method in second and subsequent extensions. Meaning no money tied in a Thai bank. Obviously you would buy a reentry permit. You could obtain the Non O in Oz then after entry make 800k transfer to Thai bank. I prefer to use WISE for transfers from Oz.

From the OP earlier in the thread.. "I wouldnt even do a "run". If I go to Laos or Cambodia I would stay for at least 3 weeks to a month" So the OP is not planning quick stay out of Thailand.

Thread closed at OP request

The example you gave is fanciful. Out of the thousands of expats on retirement extensions using money in bank method how many would opt to use two FD accounts of 800k+ Answer: None

Point out the best reason to maintain two accounts with 800k. They are FD accounts so accidental slip below 800k can't be a reason. So please point out another.

Yep. The folk that are on extension marriage (some) just place the 400k in bank for just the two months seasoning for application. They (in the main) were caught by surprise by this BBL nonsense.

Seems you had the funds in the account for months prior to application. Several threads on that topic.

Your title heading refers to Fixed Deposit accounts. You don't "dip below" With an FD account. Second account with 800k+ is pointless.

Simple question have you obtained 12 month extension based on marriage

Only bumping your post as no reply. The bank does not "destroy" Bank book. They cancel it. Even without bank book you can request 12 month bank statement. Immigration will not be happy however should accept the Bank Statement

So outline the process of obtaining a Non O based on marriage + annual extensions when in Thailand.

Please report outcome. My understanding is the print out showing 12 foreign transfers had push back from BBL. Unfortunately some offices are asking for evidence of source of income. Unreasonable IMO. Fortunately CW do not. My last extension CW (income method) I only needed to supply 12 month bank statement. By requesting it in Thai language the monthly transfers were noted in Thai as foreign transfer.

Absurd post. First up you don't register bank accounts for extensions. Also nothing will happen. Choose one account and use that each year. Off topic but you are maintaining 1.6 million in Thai banks earning rubbish interest.

Yes. Someone (agent) can do Report on your behalf. After the agent does your Report in person you will have a new due date. Do the next report online. After that you should receive email reminders. However why rely on that. Enter due date in your phone calendar.

I didn't provide "credit advice" from bank also No letter re pension. Some offices ask for this fortunately CW does not. Nor should it. The income does not have to come from pension.

This is common. By way of example I had never been asked for a TM30 doing annual extension. Just provided a lease. One year I provided a TM30 and they accepted it. As a result I now include it every year.

I also use income method and obtain the bank letter (Kasikorn) day or two prior to date of application. The main point of bank letter is to show you are the owner of the account.

The issue is specific to BBL. Immigration will require Bank Letter. BBL should issue the letter and currently their policy is to freeze the 800k for 4 months from date letter is issued. If your BBL branch in Pattaya will not provide the bank letter suggest you try branch elsewhere. Show them example of bank letter and ask them why cannot provide.

You would apply for Non O (retirement) from visa exempt entry at LakSi immigration office IT mall. You use a TM87 and other basic docs such as banking requirements etc. To anyone planning this it's an absolute no brainer to obtain the Non O eVisa prior to entering Thailand. Even though the OP has indicated he has an existing BBL account he would be dealing with the bank with tourist status. Risky IMO. For others without a Thai bank account you cannot (now) enter visa exempt and obtain a Non O at your local immigration office. OP, you have not stated reason for not obtaining the e-Visa but rather entering visa exempt. Strange. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14YoHBDSwWB/

Another good reason to obtain the Non O e-Visa, prior to entering Thailand. If there is an issue with the BBL account he will not be able to open an account with visa exempt or tourist visa entry stamp.

It's an issue as some clinic/doctors will want to do blood tests etc. Some may just sign the form and place a clinic stamp on the form. Here is form: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/s2rU96ODpR/document/publicservice/Example_Medical_Certificate_OA.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj795iAyrySAxXDa_UHHYO7EFkQy_kOegQIAxAD&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw20rF6KwbdUa2L3q_-yA7tK&ust=1770182546398000

Have you spoken with hospital about assisting with obtaining a medical extension.

Don't follow immigration explanation. First up immigration cannot issued you a METV or DTV visa. Nothing surprises me with Chonburi immigration.