The 800k in the bank or the 65k monthly income you actually don't need, when an agent will be in charge of your retirement visa.
Many retired falangs, especially in Pattaya, couldn't stay in Thailand without the "agent visa option". (Costs around 20k)
Go to an agent. In Pattaya, 3 days to get the Non-O, then the retirement visa and a Bangkok Bank account.
No money in the bank needed. Costs around 20 - 25k. No fake stamps involved. The easy way ππ
An agent with a good relationship to the Immigration, can fix the problem and your friend can avoid to be banned for one year.
Will be around 40k + the official 20k.
H. Toosi Co., Ltd.
65/177 Chamnan Phenjati Tower, 21st Fl, Rama IX Rd, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
+66 2 643 8867
When working in Bangkok, this was our business lawyer.
A lot of complicated issues solved perfectly. Good connections.
Your embassy will help you out with a new passeport. No problem. They don't will inform Thai immigration!
Could any agent facilitate the departure and help to avoid the black listing? Probably yes, but I can't give you an address. Call one in Pattaya and discuss. But be prepared to pay some "thanks so much" money π΅. Good π luck
Before selling, had a condo in Pattaya for 8 years. Never had to pay one Baht for electricity π! Why? I really don't know, and never asked, why should I? π π π