What are the balance maintenance requirements for the Thai retirement visa 800k?

@John *********

Yes, I was just answering his initial question.

My advice is always put it in the bank and forget it.

@John *********

yes so 2 months before you apply... you need to be back from 400k minimum up to 800k to qualify.. it trips some people up who think they can go down to 400k for the entire remainder of the year. just making sure our combined message is clear.

@John *********

careful what you say there. rest of the year? the renewal the following year also needs 2 months of 800k. otherwise your advice would fail if they wanted to renew.

@Kev ***

i apologize as i dont see or remember where you plan on applying.

In most offices you will need 21 days (15 working days) minimum left on your stamp to apply.

Again check with the local office.

My advice get the stamp and get applied, if you have the money already in an account in Thailand.

This will give you time if something needs to be fixed.

@Kev ***

best bet really is got to the Immigration Office that you intend using and ask them bud

@Chris ******

"in almost all offices", that's got the potentially to bite someone on the arse when applying mate. I fairly sure the rules are as I said. However, as we all know things are not consistent throughout any government agency. Another example is the application for yellow book, what an absolute pain in the hoop.