Grayo46

I have been told not to take any money out at all. As you correctly state, as long as I stay above 400k I should be okay. They told me otherwise.

Yes, because the IO said I was not to take any money out of my account during the consideration period. In previous years I have taken money out during this period. This year they specificly said I couldn't.

Thanks for your replies. I guess you could be right, good point. I will make it clear that I will not dip below the 400k. Keeping spare cash definately saved my ass. I think they are hoping I take money out and use it as an excuse to get a bribe out of me. Nakhon Nayok immigration is fairly new and are notoriously corrupt.

Hi all. I recently went through the process of renewing my Non-O visa at my local immigration (Nakhon Nayok) two weeks ago. When renewing I was told by the immigration officer not to take any money out of my account until my visa has been approved. I had a house visit a couple of days after and all seemed well. I have to have a minimum of 400,000 baht in my bank for 2 months, this was no issue. At the time of renewing I had 430,000 in my bank and recently had another 15,000 deposited into my bank. I called the immigration officer and asked whether I could take out this 15k and was told no. I am lucky that I have cash 'for a rainy day' to live on but this does not seem correct. I have been renewing for several years now and have never had an issue like this. - Is this normal? - Are they fishing for a bribe? (they won't get it). - Why can't I use my money? Surely, if I stay above 400k I am following the rules. Would love to know if anyone has experienced the same. Many thanks

Marriage is perfectly legit. All paperwork in place. I just happen to have chosen to live in a province with a particularly crook bunch of officers.

No agent was used.

Thank you. I know I am within the rules. It is blatant corruption. Grateful to all those who replied with suggestions. Though, I won't be hiring a lawyer haha

You are right. Naivety has cost me. My sister-in-law lives in the neighbouring province (Saraburi) is there any law preventing me registering at her address and doing my visa there whilst really living at my current address? Having 2 addresses - as it were.

Last year I changed from an Ed Visa to a Non-O and had to pay 20K to do so. Not being able to leave the country - I begrudgingly paid. Now, with my visa is up for renewal in November, immigration is asking for another 20k because I don't reach the required 40k/ month. I DO have 400k in the bank (for over 3 months) and have a valid Work Permit. It seems to me they are 'finding problems' in order to get more $$. I have a young family here and would far rather put my hard-earnt towards them and not those suits at my local office. What are my options? Thanks in advance.