Sure, it’s the beautiful natural scenery, unique culture, and kind-hearted people that captivate numerous foreigners to choose Thailand as their retirement destination. However, experts say there is one more thing that helps these international residents make the crucial — and life-changing — decision.

To require ex-pats to maintain Bt800,000 in a Thai bank or deposit Bt65,000 into a Thai bank every month is what it is – a Thai Immigration law or directive.