steven roberts

Naam, on 2011-04-02 19:52:44, said:

Yes I agree with you there.

If the OP has to rely on his less than sufficent pension while his 800,000 bht is tied up doing nothing then knowing already that pensions do not keep up with inflation it is only a matter of time before this falang becomes falang kee-nok. :-)

likewise, on 2011-02-23 19:18:57, said:

Are you providing irrigation and is fertilizing only 3 times a year sufficent?

Naam, on 2011-03-31 08:46:27, said:

Not much difference non-immigrant O and retirement visa- Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" (Long Stay

This type of visa may be issued to applicants aged 50 years and over who wish to stay in  Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working.

Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 1 year.  Renewable if conditions maintained. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.


1. Eligibility

            1.1 Applicant must be aged 50 years and over (on the day of submitting application).

            1.2 Applicant not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979).

            1.3 Having no criminal record in Thailand and the country of the applicant’s nationality or residence.

            1.4 Having the nationality of or residence in the country where applicant’s application is submitted.

            1.5 Not having prohibitive diseases ( Leprosy, Tuberculosis, drug addiction, Elephantiasis, third phase of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No. 14  B.E. 2535.



2. Required Documents

                         - Passport with validity of not less than 18 months.

                         - 3 copies of completed visa application forms.

                         - 3 passport-sized photos (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past six

                         months.

                        - A personal data form.

                         - A copy of bank statement showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate (an original copy) with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, or a deposit account plus a monthly income totalling not less than 800,000 Baht.

                         - In the case of submitting a bank statement, a letter of guarantee from the bank (an original copy) is required.


Why can't one have an investment acct. through their bank and just submit the statement. It could be in your home country and you wouldn't have to worry about currency fluctuations like if it were to be held in a Thai account.

Also please take note that the amount required is a minimum. If you're putting your money in an investment acct. which could go up or down then you should have a safe margin above the 800,000 Bht required. Say 20%.

jfchandler, on 2011-03-10 20:23:24, said:

Actually I lived in Thailand for 13 years on a Non-immigrant O visa and gave a copy of my Thai SET portfolio whenever I renewed my visa in Penang and no one ever questioned me. :-)