11. Spousal Visas: When one of the spouses is Thai, the two spouses together must give proof of 400k baht. An income letter from an embassy/consulate once valid is apparently not now valid except for those "grandfathered." There was only one question, as I recall, regarding the requirements for those not married to a Thai but another foreigner. It had to do with sponsorship of their foreign children. There was an interesting answer provided which is a bit too complex to relay here satisfactorily. I strongly suggest that you contact immigration on such family matters.

Good day.

1. Can anyone explain this Grandfathered clause about emabassy financial proof letters? Does this mean and suggest that someone who has used the letters prior for financial proof from the embassy is ok to continue doing so?

2. When are these new additions to the law retrpospective?

3.What information does the Thai bank need to write on the official bank letter for the immigration? This would be for a standard 40,000 baht monthly financial qualification... Does the bank need to write that funds of 40,000+ for every month for 3 months (90 days) have been satisfactory and in good standing? It shouldn't be that 120,000 should be in the account for three months since this is not the rule or requirement.

uncletom

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Uncletom, for an annual extension of stay to live with Thai wife the bank does not enter into the picture. You need to show evidence of average 40k monthly family income, not money credited to your Thai bank account. For income earned in Thailand, immigration wants to see tax receipts, for income earned outside Thailand a certification from the consulate of the country of which you are a national.

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Maestro

Uncletom, for an annual extension of stay to live with Thai wife the bank does not enter into the picture. You need to show evidence of average 40k monthly family income, not money credited to your Thai bank account. For income earned in Thailand, immigration wants to see tax receipts, for income earned outside Thailand a certification from the consulate of the country of which you are a national.

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Maestro

Thank you Maestro. So a certificate from the embassy or consulate will be suffice as usual. So be it!