Is it possible to arrive in Thailand and have the 45 day stay, apply before the end for a retirement visa, by showing money in the bank. Would I also have to take out health insurance for retirement visa, or would travel insurance, for whole period in Thailand be enough? Insurance issued by UK company. Basically I want to stay in Thailand for 112 days in total. It seems to me to be fairly cost effective to do it as above, but I am open to suggestions. Every site seems to give different financial requirements and qualifying times. Thai embassy sites are sometimes out of date. How does that compare as an idea with 45 day visa, 30 day extension, break in Laos and then another 45 day visa?
Thanks for all the help.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is exploring options for staying in Thailand for an extended period (112 days) by arriving on a 45-day stay, applying for a retirement visa while in the country, and considering health insurance requirements. Responses suggest various strategies, including applying for a Non-O retirement visa from the UK, using a tourist visa for a total of 90 days, or following a visa extension and border run strategy. There is confusion regarding insurance requirements, with general consensus indicating that travel insurance might not meet retirement visa needs.
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