I have a difference of opinion with Puchooay on the Isaan forum. I say that for a first time annual extention the qualifying monies have to be in a Thai bank 2 months prior to applying. Then every year after, the qualifying period is 3 months. He believes this to be opposite, in that it's 3 months for the first extention and then every year after that it's 2 months. A clear definitian would be appreciated. Thanks.

Retirement extension - first time 2 monhs thereafter 3 months

Marriage extension - each time 2 months (I think!)

I have never said anything about 3 months first. I have quoted that all marriage extensions require 2 months seasoning.

As said - retirement:

(4) Account deposit with a bank in Thailand of not less than

800,000 Baht as shown in the bank account for the past 3 months

at the filing date of the application. For the first year, the applicant

should have that amount in his bank account for not less than 60

days

Thai wife:

(6) In case of marriage with a Thai lady, the husband who is an

alien must have an average annual income of not less than

40,000 baht per month or a money deposit in a local Thai bank

of not less than 400,000 baht for the past 2 months for expenses

within a year.

Yes.

Marriage extension 2 months each time.

Retirement 2 months first time and 3 month thereafter.