Second extension after applying for Non O

[Liquorice]

3 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

Well, actually from my recollection bank deposit holdings can dip down 2 months after the first extension to no less than 400k BUT 3 months before the next annual extension the balance has to be back up to 800k. 

You have it the wrong way around.

The 800K is 2 months prior to submitting the extension application and 3 months after the extension is approved, then you can withdraw up to 400K.

 

 

[StandardIssue]

9 hours ago, Liquorice said:

You have it the wrong way around.

The 800K is 2 months prior to submitting the extension application and 3 months after the extension is approved, then you can withdraw up to 400K.

 

 

 

Yes, thank you for clarifying that. I see that is correct. Sorry for any confusion to others seeking accurate info.
 

StanIss

[ardsong]

On 6/13/2025 at 7:12 AM, DrJack54 said:

At a guess could be that his embassy is no longer providing income letter. 

Couple of countries have recently stopped. eg Canada. 

 

I'm doing the opposite and changing from money  in bank to income. 

No brainer IMO. 

just did my retirement extension with income system; like I did for many years. This year the IO insisted on top of my income letter from Dutch embassy, to have a copy of my bank book, every used page of it. Not that it contains too much info as most my banking is via the bank app , and thus not in the bank book, with an update after 6 months for this copying.

[Liquorice]

8 minutes ago, ardsong said:

just did my retirement extension with income system; like I did for many years. This year the IO insisted on top of my income letter from Dutch embassy, to have a copy of my bank book, every used page of it. Not that it contains too much info as most my banking is via the bank app , and thus not in the bank book, with an update after 6 months for this copying.

You're supposed to regularly update the passbook.

It sounds as though they are eventually starting to check that those using the Embassy Income letters are actually transferring the required financial income requirement to support their stay in Thailand.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if all the foreign Embassies ceased issuing Income letters within the next couple of years.

[DrJack54]

15 minutes ago, ardsong said:

Not that it contains too much info as most my banking is via the bank app , and thus not in the bank book, with an update after 6 months for this copying.

Perhaps it may become normal for immigration to examine bank book to see monthly transfers. 

Note for those using online app a 12 month bank statement would be required. 

If so the embassy letters would become pointless. 

IMO a good move.