DrJack54

Thought that was for the folk that had been using ME non O one year visa and unable to obtain one due to closed borders and needed to obtain 12 month extension.

OP, so seems you are currently using money in bank method. I previously thought that starting 65k transfers 2 months prior to new extension and also maintaining the 800k for those 2 months would be sufficient. In this attached....I posted that idea. Ubonjoe had different take on it and I suggest that you read his posts in this thread.

Just now added link to thread that discusses the 3 month non rule

Yes. Even if Jomtien advise you to return in 3 months for bank book check you can ignore that. Several threads have discussed this. Here is one. https://aseannow.com/topic/1277644-90-day-show-money-orders-at-jomtien-with-bank-method-retirement-extensions-are-up-to-you/

Yes. I should have made it more clear. I was posting about application for a NON O Visa at Jomtien immigration. NOT for extensions..

Correct. The most recent thread where she featured was a guy applying for non O (marriage) .... Visa not extension. Anyway the guys 400k in bank on day of application was not acceptable. DL wanted to see the 400k seasoned for two months.. Sad office..

Have read about said lady. Fortunately have never had the pleasure..

Yes agreed however in 10 years I have never read a report of final stamp not issued due to not maintaining funds. Yes he should maintain the fund The small amount of interest I have pointed out is ridiculous

I was referring to applying for a Non O visa (based on retirement) from a tourist visa or visa exempt entry using TM86 and TM87 The funds required in bank on day of application only. Jomtien require 2 months prior. Only immigration office I'm aware of that has that rogue requirement.

Have to correct this. If you are referring to immigration at Airport on departure.,.. There will be ZERO issues. Even for longer overstay. You go to overstay office and the fine is sorted quicky and overstay notation made in pp. No negative questioning or scolding occurs.

That is probably where personal needs come into play. For me the transfers have been for few real estate gigs where you perhaps want to transfer 3.5 mill. Edit: completely misread your TW. Transferwise now WISE. I have looked into best option and in my opinion WISE best option for Large amounts. All off topic.

Not saying that you are wrong BUT....people would be surprised how common short overstays are taken of at airports at exit from Thailand. As mentioned by someone previously can impact an Elite Visa (PE) in future so not good plan. Will not cause issue in future for entry to Thailand visa exempt or with visa.

Personally can't imagine they would ever be crowed. Last time I visited stayed Nanna cafe in rice fields (great spot) and went to night market at Lom Sak. Think I saw 3 farang in my week there

Not in my experience of 10 extensions. At Kasikorn I have had easy efficient service on day of extension. As for your other post re swift ... That is discussed in Banking Finance forum re comparison.

Thanks. I use Kasikorn. Just unrelated info for new folk. SCB does not have branch at CW. I suggest Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn for folk opening a bank a/c

You posted correct amount in thread last year. Typos occur often.

The limit is 2million baht using one of the 3 banks mentioned. Did this very recently for condo purchase.

Seems like a topic for "General Discussion "

Not cheap now. Also worst option for OP situation.

Not at all. You have been given good advice. I have never read a report of immigration office refusing to issue the stamp when returning after under consideration period. Have read reports where there was a warning for next extension. Seriously you do a thread over 500b less tax. Please.

The OP is USA. Even if he was Oz why on earth would he go all the way to Melbourne

For non O marriage the funds do not need to come from overseas. As for WISE select "long term stay" Which Thai bank do you use?

They are known to make up their own rules. One example was the requirement for extensions retirement to return to immigration at the 90 day mark to check funds in bank. (Now defunct) Currently the dragon lady requiring funds in bank for 2 months prior to non O retirement when it is actually only on day of application. How does the appointment system work there a tick or X. Jomtien is junk immigration office. From the OP...same day approval for 90 report. What else would be done

Most imm offices don't check. I have never read an issue other that a warning to maintain the funds next time. Find the desire for urgent move funds into higher % interest rate bit ridiculous.

Slightly off topic but I have this Oz friend and he became fluent in Thai. I realize that word fluent is thrown around however the point is his Thai is excellent. He opted for one on one with a Thai teacher. Given OP is only looking at 3 month stay and mentioned you can do that with SETV and one extension. Clearly would require discipline to be useful.