Retirement Funds

[jaiyenyen]

Hi all

I am moving to Thailand next month on a Non Resident "O" visa.

I turn 50 in June, so will then apply for a Retirement visa.

I know i must show Baht 800,000, but does this amount have to be in a Thai bank account,

or can it be invested elsewhere.

My "nest egg" will be sitting offshore somewhere, and i would like to leave it there.

Would it be okay to show a letter or bank statement to prove i have enough funds

available to me even though they might not be in Thailand.

[Jingthing]

If you are applying for an extension based on retirement in Thailand, the 800K must be IN Thailand. Assuming you are qualifying based on bank account only and not pension.