pitrevie

Thanks for that info but how does the embassy in Bangkok confirm your income? Do they base this on what is paid into the UK based account from your ex company or do they ask for some sort of statement from the bank in Bankok confirming transfers?

I will be moving to Thailand in about 1 year and hope to qualify for a retirement visa. I am British and will be 60 next year. My query is about the 800K you are required to have on deposit and the monthly income. Do these sums have to go through a Thai bank or will the Thai authorities accept a letter/statement from the HSBC (Bank) in Bangkok which is more convenient in my case as my bank in London is part of the HSBC group.