DrJack54

No

Yep. One recommendation it to keep sufficient funds in the account to cover any charges such as card fee etc Some good info in many threads. Here is one. https://aseannow.com/topic/773187-leaving-a-bank-account-open-when-going-back-to-the-home-country/

What don't you understand. There are ~ 75 immigration offices in Thailand. This thread refers to couple of rogue officers refusing the legal process. The rest of the offices process the "conversion" from visa exempt to non O. One take out from your post it ... "Why the Thai government allows it to continue is anyone's guess" Talk about shoot yourself in the foot. You are endorsing that Thai gov supports it. Quite funny posts from you. Not surprised. Then complain that this should not be possible. I posted earlier the government rules on this. Specifically TM86 & 87. Please do some research.

You do not need to "prove" you live in Thailand to have a bank account.

Your just making stuff up. The branch will require your passport and photocopy ID page and have you sign it. That's it.

This doesn't prove much...but for what it's worth... I have been here 10 years and have had zero issues. Have purchased 4 properties and used WISE to transfer online from my Oz bank to Thai bank. Better service than my AU bank. Few months back purchased a condo and withdrew 2.5mil baht cash from shopping mall branch. No problem. In Australia my bank would make me book that amount day prior to providing it. Think you are over thinking it.

They just photocopy info page of your passport and have you sign it..

Savannakhet would be an option. Saigon is nice but requires an appointment. Why not try a Pattaya agent such as Maneerat Soi 13/2 Realize your Bangkok but not a difficult option. Mini break

Both excellent. I personally prefer Kasikorn. There are only 3 banks that do not have a 50k per transaction limit for international transfers using WISE. Both BB and K bank are on that list. Also both those banks have branches at CW if you deal with that immigration office. SCB does not. Note: in my earlier post to you, I stated that I had no problems opening account with K bank. BB wanted certificate of residence.

TTB

I think you were obtaining a non O (not an extension) ? A home visit for a non O retirement visa not unusual.

You should be able to open account with Kasikorn given the fact you have a non O-A visa I opened an account with Kasikorn without a certificate of residence and I am on extensions from a non O

No problem. Have you done any 90 day reports?

I can name one. THAILAND..

What type of visa/extension. Which province Which province Visa/extension status?

Yes TM8 Ta

Don't know how you managed to open a bank account at DMX without a certificate of residence.

Where

Good. Don't forget to purchase reentry permit TM87 form. You can obtain at immigration office or just purchase at airport. For BKK airport the permit office is Zone 2 left side after security check and BEFORE passport control. The provide a service to do the form and picture for 200b or you can do it yourself. Reentry permit is 1000b single or 3800b multiple

What I don't understand is you not understanding. Obtaining a non O at a consulate eg Vientiane would require overnight stay. Accommodation etc Also require an appointment. A border bounce and visa exempt enter and dealing with Thai immigration office preferred by MANY. now on ignore..

It's not easy now. 12 years ago has zero relevance. This thread outlines how difficult in recent couple of years https://aseannow.com/topic/1292317-open-thai-bank-account/

Just to clarify. You have extension of permission of stay from non O? If so you need to obtain a reentry permit to keep you extension valid. Just travel back to Thailand with both passports. The io will want to see your reentry permit.

Please stop. What "right visa" Converting from tourist visa or visa exempt permit is outlined in government regulations. A Non O retirement can be obtained at many consulates OR At time immigration. Here is pic outlining that law. You cannot read it but download it yourself. Just because some nutter io sends you away means nothing.

That's good. Some offices can be ridiculously "by the book" when it comes to seasoning. Note for others: The funds only need to be in the bank on the day of application for Non O . For the 12 month extension, funds required in bank for 2 months.

Because you shouldn't have to. The process border bounce and kill off a non O-A and enter Thailand visa exempt and subsequently obtain non O at Thai immigration office is done routinely Current thread... https://aseannow.com/topic/1291070-visa-exempt-to-non-o-marriage-visa-conversion-at-cw-requirements/