James Bernard

Ah OK thanks yes that is what I originally thought the bank letter was/did more a certificate of authenticity than a ‘three month old deposit certificate’ Will let you know if anything more able happens.

Ok thanks. So Bangkok bank should issue the certificate letter again, and it’s Just a question of what immigration would want to see at that point I.e. funds available to spend for the next four months..? Logically this could be 4 x 40k or 65k, I guess. And/or annual statement showing total monthly deposits over and above the 400/800k ..? Just wondering whether Bangkok bank have provided for timing of visa application in the wording of their agreement..? EG a week would be sensible and one day not so sensible…

Suppose Bangkok Bank lock your deposit for not having been made four months prior, as per policy. You go to the IO the same day but there’s a problem which prevents immigration from accepting the application on the day. How long have you got until the funds in your bank account disappear..? (I have heard they are not visible on eg statements for the four month period. But beginning when?) Immigration will still want a bank letter issued on the day of the application with a statement showing 400/800k as I understand it? Anyone got an idea of the timeframe until disappearance( if this is what happens). Or a Decent scan of the agreement they get you to sign? Thanks

Ok thanks useful Thanks I will expect the worst and see what happens… Not seen as much feedback from BKB customers on this issue as I expected since it was announced but maybe it’s old news. Yes a full year statement is a special order.On to it.

Ok thanks makes sense agree. To be bulletproof you need to adhere to monthly annual and Bangkok bank policies. Pretty significant transition when you consider all of it. With BKK, realistically, it’s accepting that maintain 400k at all times (800 for retirement) by the sounds of it. I guess you tell them you need to demonstrate monthly income and that the total in the day is immaterial just need a statement that it is a true reflection of the account. See what a branch says. (Time a move to eg KBank if you want to use any of the deposit in the future). No alignment with purpose if immigration policy but here we are. I wonder if Bangkok Bank would give me a credit card if they froze the funds. At least you could have access to the level of funds mandated by Immigration. Bit crazy but being a bank possibly they would…Or at least some kind of interest on what is really a COD?!

Hi Posting this in Chiang Man as IO policy seems like it varies and hoping I might get some local intel, ahead of the trip, but general questions, too. I was thinking of switching to monthly income for the financial requirements of Thai Child Non O Ext. Any one done this? Couple of questions if anyone has any experience? To make the switch from a 400k deposit year to a monthly income year the first time around, do you have a to pay in exactly 40k each and every month or do they average over the year? (Effectively you double the minimum deposits in the transition year either way) I.e In the previous year you will have deposited 400k in say January and then you must start monthly deposits in Feb? Vs do they make an calaulation/average over the year ? Assuming monthly income is OK will a bank certify to that effect similar to but rather than a certification of 400k on deposit? I’m with Bangkok Bank… I could deposit up to the 400k in order to be extra safe. But they may freeze the funds if nit deposited in time according to their current policy? I would request a monthly income certification, if that’s a thing, but possibly still a risk? To avoid losing access to funds, If I opened a new none BKK bank account does the NEW bank account also need to be two months old like it needed to be first time around? Or just show the old bank book to prove I did it already? Any info/experiences appreciated. Thanks

Hi Anyone have any info/links on school assessments? My son 7 is moving schools and I'd like to prepare him for the test a little, if possible. I guess it varies a little school to school but there will be a national government standard of achievement at each grade? Some kind of reference would be useful. Thanks