Thai Bank Account - 800k deposit

[qwab32]

Hi.  I'm on a non immigrant O visa which I will eventually extend for a further year.  I've managed to open an account with Bangkok Bank without any real issues.

 

I have now deposited 800k in the account.  700k (in baht) came directly from my own Revolut account.  The other 100k was moved through my girlfriend's Thai bank account.  I transferred the 100k to her via Wise before I'd opened the Thai bank account.  She then transferred the 100k into my new account with Bangkok Bank. I have a record of the transfers going from my Wise account into her Thai bank account.  

 

I read on another thread that the 800k has to come from an account or accounts outside of Thailand.  Is this correct?  If so, do I have an issue with the 100k which went through my girlfriend's account even though I can prove that it was originally my cash and from outside of Thailand?

 

I'd hate to turn up at immigration after 2 months wait and have an issue with this. 

 

Apologies if this has already been covered on the forum.

 

Much appreciated.  Thanks

 

[Pattaya57]

As you already have a non-imm O you should not have any problems. As I understand it source of funds is only asked when applying for the non-imm O in Thailand. It is not required to get the 12 month extension. 

 

I recently got my first 12 month extension at Jomtien. All I had to show was the bank letter and copy of my passbook showing funds had been deposited for minimum 2 months.

 

Edited November 6 by Pattaya57

[DrJack54]

OP, for 12 month extensions the funds do NOT need to be shown as transfers from abroad.

You have no issues. 

For the first extension you need to have funds seasoned for 2 months prior to date of application. 

[qwab32]

31 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

As you already have a non-imm O you should not have any problems. As I understand it source of funds is only asked when applying for the non-imm O in Thailand. It is not required to get the 12 month extension. 

 

I recently got my first 12 month extension at Jomtien. All I had to show was the bank letter and copy of my passbook showing funds had been deposited for minimum 2 months.

 

Thanks.  Much appreciated 

[qwab32]

27 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, for 12 month extensions the funds do NOT need to be shown as transfers from abroad.

You have no issues. 

For the first extension you need to have funds seasoned for 2 months prior to date of application. 

Thanks.  Much appreciated 

[Expat68]

18 hours ago, Pattaya57 said:

As you already have a non-imm O you should not have any problems. As I understand it source of funds is only asked when applying for the non-imm O in Thailand. It is not required to get the 12 month extension. 

 

I recently got my first 12 month extension at Jomtien. All I had to show was the bank letter and copy of my passbook showing funds had been deposited for minimum 2 months.

 

No  bank statement?

[DrJack54]

21 minutes ago, Expat68 said:

No  bank statement?

Photocopies of bankbook pages covering say 3 months prior to application for extension. Immigration checking to see if the 800k has been in the account for min 2 months.

You could opt to also obtain 3 month bank statement (200b)

I obtained 12 month extension on 5th Nov.

On the 4th I went to my local bank and obtained 

1. 12 month bank statements 

2.  The "bank letter" confirming my ownership of account and balance.

 

On day of application I also made a 100b deposit into account to update and show activity. 

Which immigration office? 

[Pattaya57]

30 minutes ago, Expat68 said:

No  bank statement?

No. I had the bank letter and copy of passbook only

[Expat68]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Photocopies of bankbook pages covering say 3 months prior to application for extension. Immigration checking to see if the 800k has been in the account for min 2 months.

You could opt to also obtain 3 month bank statement (200b)

I obtained 12 month extension on 5th Nov.

On the 4th I went to my local bank and obtained 

1. 12 month bank statements 

2.  The "bank letter" confirming my ownership of account and balance.

 

On day of application I also made a 100b deposit into account to update and show activity. 

Which immigration office? 

My immigration insist on a bank statement, no statement, no extension 

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, Expat68 said:

My immigration insist on a bank statement, no statement, no extension 

You didn't even mention office by name.

There are ~75 immigration offices.

It's important to be aware of ones own office requirements.

Even then they can change as was my experience with CW last couple of years. 

[Pattaya57]

8 minutes ago, Expat68 said:

My immigration insist on a bank statement, no statement, no extension 

OP appears to have come to Thailand already with a non-imm O so this would be his first 12 month extension (like I just did). I can't understand why they would need a bank statement just to prove 800k was 2 months in the bank?

 

Anyway, my bank knew exactly what was needed for my immigration so I would just go with what they say for if a statement is required or not.

[Expat68]

23 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You didn't even mention office by name.

There are ~75 immigration offices.

It's important to be aware of ones own office requirements.

Even then they can change as was my experience with CW last couple of years. 

Loei

[simeone]

about one year bank statemant?

[NE1]

I have just been knocked back over the Passbook copy etc. Ratchaburi's new boss insists that the years bank statement is used.

As i am in Bkk Bank that causes problems, as the 1 year statement takes 7 or 8 days.

Is there anybody using a friendly bank that will give you a years statement on the spot ?

[simeone]

 SCB Bank  only 30 minutes. for one year statement. i used last week here in nonthaburi.

[NE1]

5 minutes ago, simeone said:

SCB Bank  only 30 minutes. for one year statement. i used last week here in nonthaburi.

Looks like that is my future bank , thank you.

[DrJack54]

26 minutes ago, NE1 said:

As i am in Bkk Bank that causes problems, as the 1 year statement takes 7 or 8 days.

Is there anybody using a friendly bank that will give you a years statement on the spot

Unfortunately BBL (Bangkok Bank) does not/cannot do 12 month bank bank statement on the spot.

 

[KannikaP]

23 minutes ago, NE1 said:

I have just been knocked back over the Passbook copy etc. Ratchaburi's new boss insists that the years bank statement is used.

As i am in Bkk Bank that causes problems, as the 1 year statement takes 7 or 8 days.

Is there anybody using a friendly bank that will give you a years statement on the spot ?

Go onto the Bkk Bank APP, at the bottom right is More Services, Request Account Statement, Account, Time Period, Language, Submit.

The Statement will be emailed to your registered account with an Attachment which is locked until you put your DoB in, ddmmyyyy, and it should take less than an hour. Print it out, and show the IO that it came directly from Bkk Bank. He may accept it.

[KannikaP]

16 minutes ago, NE1 said:

Looks like that is my future bank , thank you.

You could have contacted Bkk Bank and asked 7-10 days earlier.

See my suggestion.

[DrJack54]

15 minutes ago, NE1 said:

Looks like that is my future bank , thank you.

Personally I wouldn't go for SCB.

Yes they have a good FD account but for anyone dealing with CW immigration SCB closed their branch there.

Kasikorn is one of 3 banks that does not have small limit on WISE transfers and can do 12 month bank statement on the spot. 

[DrJack54]

30 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Print it out, and show the IO that it came directly from Bkk Bank. He may accept it.

Happy for someone to correct me on this ....however my understanding is that immigration will want to see the bank statement with bank stamp and tellers signature.

That's what I provided (Kasikorn Bank) at CW two days ago for annual extension. 

 

BBL statement online discussed in few previous threads

https://aseannow.com/topic/1258621-bangkok-bank-online-12-month-bank-statement/

[Des1]

13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Unfortunately BBL (Bangkok Bank) does not/cannot do 12 month bank bank statement on the spot.

 

So is it possible to get the 12 month bank statement from BBL dated a week (or less) before visiting immigration then also show the passbook indicating funds have been in the account? I go for my 12 month extension in Jan and would really like to get this sorted out.

[DrJack54]

7 minutes ago, Des1 said:

So is it possible to get the 12 month bank statement from BBL dated a week (or less) before visiting immigration then also show the passbook indicating funds have been in the account?

Yes.

Same applies to "bank letter".

Which immigration office? 

Apart from 12 month statement and bank letter, I make a 100b deposit on day of application to update account and show activity.

Easy at CW as banks on site and open at 8.30am.

Tip for anyone using that office...

Even though most banks can do 12 month statement on the spot, obtain it prior to day of application.

Kasikorn for example was full at 8.30 last Tuesday.

For the deposit teller there was zero que

[Des1]

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes.

Same applies to "bank letter".

Which immigration office? 

Apart from 12 month statement and bank letter, I make a 100b deposit on day of application to update account and show activity.

Easy at CW as banks on site and open at 8.30am.

Tip for anyone using that office...

Even though most banks can do 12 month statement on the spot, obtain it prior to day of application.

Kasikorn for example was full at 8.30 last Tuesday.

For the deposit teller there was zero que

Ok, thanks. I'll be going to CW. I believe the BBL branch at CW has a ATM machine and a passbook update in the public area  outside the office. Not 100% sure about that, though.

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, Des1 said:

I believe the BBL branch at CW has a ATM machine and a passbook update in the public area  outside the office

It does however most of the banks at CW have very short/zero que to teller for deposit. 

The folk sitting waiting are obtaining bank letter on day of application..

I previously did that, now obtaining 12 month statement and bank letter prior to day of application. 

 

CW has appointment option.

Recommend that. 

Link for appointment: 

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/ 

[NE1]

50 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

You could have contacted Bkk Bank and asked 7-10 days earlier.

Not really as I only got knocked back today. I have been using the passbook pages copy and stamped for numerous years with no problem.

and as my account is a fixed account it is not possible to do it from the app.

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, NE1 said:

Not really as I only got knocked back today. I have been using the passbook pages copy and stamped for numerous years with no problem.

and as my account is a fixed account it is not possible to do it from the app.

So you use an FD account. 

I was not aware of that.

 

It's absolutely ridiculous that a 12 month bank statement would be required.

Suggest you return to immigration and argue your point.

1. Statement never previously required and

2. that you are happy to obtain 12 month bank statement for next extension now that policy (at that office) has changed. 

No wonder some folk use agents. 

[Des1]

19 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

It does however most of the banks at CW have very short/zero que to teller for deposit. 

The folk sitting waiting are obtaining bank letter on day of application..

I previously did that, now obtaining 12 month statement and bank letter prior to day of application. 

 

CW has appointment option.

Recommend that. 

Link for appointment: 

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/ 

Ok, thanks! I just tried it, they won't allow appointments yet for Jan 2025, unless they are fully booked(?) Anyway I'll keep trying

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, Des1 said:

Ok, thanks! I just tried it, they won't allow appointments yet for Jan 2025, unless they are fully booked(?) Anyway I'll keep trying

Yes I think it's a 30 window so you can look 30 prior to an approx time you wish to obtain extension.

 

CW allows obtaining extension 45 days prior to expiry of current permit. 

When you make an appointment things have changed slightly.

Previously they sent a confirmation email.

Now when you make the appointment they give approval with details on phone screen.

Take a screenshot and do a print out hard copy to take to immigration. 

[NE1]

9 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

that you are happy to obtain 12 month bank statement for next extension now that policy (at that office) has changed. 

I argued that , told them if they were going to change something that has been acceptable for the last umpteen years , they should give us a bit of notice.....Talking to a brick wall.