From Non Imm B To Non Imm O

[ratcatcher]

Three years ago I married my Thai wife. I was on a work permit with Non-Imm B visa.

In June 2004 I applied for,and was granted, a one year Non Imm "O" visa based on (at that time) B200,000 in bank.

At that time, I was advised by an immigration officer that the requirement in the bank would be B400,000 next year (2005)

A year later (2005) my company who always take care of my visas went to immigration and somehow my visa got changed back to a Non Imm. "B" Something about the fact that I was employed and paying taxes.

At the present time, I have B400,000 on deposit in Bkk bank and am 61 years of age..

When I eventually give up my job:

1. Will I need to leave the country or can I change over to Non.Imm."O" at Suan Phlu,Bkk

2. Will I need to produce proof of B40,000 income per month from overseas, since apparently the bank deposit is no longer acceptable (or so I'm told)?

Does the Canadian embassy require written proof of income (pension plus investment income) from Canada or is a sworn affidavit sufficient?

Thanks for any info.

Edited April 6, 2007 by ratcatcher