QCE14

What does the New/Current requirement for large monetary deposits to Thai bank accounts have to do with foreigner retirement qualifications?  The money deposited into these accounts becomes totally unusable to support live and business development unless you are of course very wealthy. To be required to make this Large deposit which cannot be touched thereafter places a financial burden on many people, when a smaller amount could serve the same requirements. Is the amount just arbitrary or is their some foundation for it? 

Will the recent Thailand elections effect current and future Foreigner Retirement Visa conditions, processes and procedures. Will it make it even more difficult to obtain and maintain a Retirement Visa in Thailand?  Please post your comments and opinions with some justification or clarifications if possible?