1) THB 400K in the bank, does this need to come in from overseas, or I can ask my wife to transfer money from her account into mine?
Ans. The source is not checked
2) Any recommendations on which bank branches to open an account with, or which agent to use, for someone on a Tourist Visa?
Ans. Any bank which will let you open an account.
Try the bank where your wife maintains an account with.
An agent is not required since most of the documents you have at home already -
1) Applicant must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-O)
2) Having proof of relationship
3) Having evidences of nationality of Thai spouse
4) Having relationship with Thai wife de jure and de facto
5) Having evidences of definite financial status of foreign husband by showing average income not less than 40,000 baht per month, or having money in the bank account of not less than 400,000 baht which must be held for not shorter than 2 months
Documents to be submitted
1) Application Form for extension of temporary stay (TM.7) attached with one photo of applicant
2) Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card (TM 6), evidence of report address, evidence of report 90 days
3) Evidence of relationship
In the case of marriage registration in Thailand
– A copy of Certificate of Marriage (khor lor 3)
– A copy of Registration of Marriage (khor lor 2)
3.2 In the case of marriage registration abroad
– A copy of Registration of Marriage
– A copy of Registration of Family Status (khor lor 22)
* If have been married before, A copy of Divorce Certificate (khor lor 7) and a copy of Registration of Divorce (khor lor 6) must be presented.
* Marriage Certificate from abroad must be certified by the Embassy and the Department of Consular Affairs in Thailand.
4) Copy of Identification and household registration of Thai spouse or any other document proving Thai nationality issued by authority or governmental agency concerned.
In the case of having money in the bank account (Fix/ Saving Deposit) of any bank located in Thailand
– Letter from the bank certified the account in the bank of not less than 400,000 baht
– Copy of bank book showing money in the account of not less than 400,000 baht which has been deposit and already held of such amount for the past 2 months until the date of application submission.
Any other relevant documents such as Copy of House lease agreement, Identification and household registration of owner with certified signature
Family photos of applicant with Thai wife and child/children (all 4 photos) (2 photos taken in front of a house number, 2 photos taken in a house), Location Map
Application fee is 1,900 Baht
Applicant and spouse must contact in person for an interview
The originals of required documents must be presented to the officer and photocopied with certified signature by applicant