My multiple entry Non-Imm 'O' expires at the end of September. Given the increasingly stringent requirements needed to apply another one from the London Embassy, I have decided to change it to retirement status. Two questions:

I own, and will continue to own, a condo in Bangkok but am about to move to Na Jomtien to live in a house I purchased in my partner's name. As I will only have proof of residence in Bangkok, will that be acceptable at the Jomtien Immigration office?

The 800,000 baht required will have been in my Thai account for 60 days when I go to apply for the new status. Is that sufficient time?

Many thanks for any advice that is forthcoming!.

You must apply for extension of stay in the area you live. So if living in Bangkok that is where you apply - if you actually do not live there obtain a rental agreement from your partner and have them report your living there. Yes 60 days is fine for first extensions of stay.

Thanks for the speedy response. Very helpful!