How difficult is it for a US citizen married to a Thai resident to live in Thailand?

Immigration rules constantly change here. Worry about this when you plan to move.

Do you like the smell of fried fish with 10 chiles at 7:00 AM, betelnut red stains, tiger balm, bamboo, durian…..som tom laos with fish sauce ? You’ll need to.

It’s straightforward to get a visa and the an annual Extension of Stay so you could stay in Thailand indefinitely, or come and go as you please. If you are over 50 and don’t want to work in Thailand then it’s usually easier to get a Non O ‘for Retirement’ rather than one ‘for marriage’.

To start planning you should open a bank account in your name only the next time you are in Thailand so you can put the required funds when you need them.

How old are you, and are you still. Or need to work. Many farang live with family in the villages.

Age and work status, will get some experts to respond.

You didn't mention if you've been here before. Did you meet and marry stateside.

Defer any talk of agents, unless have been here, explored, etc.

It is an easy process if you meet requirements.

Been here 21 yrs.

Oh, love Oregon....big difference

Remember one thing ,marry Thai lady family Free 🤣🤣🤣

Too hard don't bother 😅

Before moving to Thailand go and live there for a while with a non immigration O Visa.

Never allow wife to control YOUR money do not allow family to move in don't have a child they can blackmail you with make sure you have enough money in hidden bank account if you need to escape.

Most likely the rules will change in the next several years.

I am married to a Thai national. The last time I tried to get a marriage visa (90 days), no issues, I had to collect bunches of paperwork, but getting the visa was pretty easy. Getting the extension (1-year) as another story.

The few agents I talked to said they could do it for 60,000. They do retirement visa for . That should be an indication of the different complications. My scenario is a bit different than yours, my wife and I don't live together. If the two of you live together then it's less of a concern, but the process is still a pain. The take away, if your 50+ then a retirement visa will be easier.

How many years have you lived together?

How long have you lived in Thailand before?

In case you are not aware, non-Thais cannot own land in Thailand.

Desist, better than cure in the intricacies of one-way laws for Thai citizens.

Enjoy the 100 years of life you have left. Avoid problems.

My advice would be

NEVER build a house near family and NEVER build a house near a temple

Typically, non-O visa is not too complicated and even can be handled by you and your wife. Foreign partner usually stays in Thailand with Non-O Spouse or Non-O retirement.

Not sure how much it cost for US citizen to obtain the first non-O, but annual extension cost 1900 THB plus 3800 THB to obtain multiple reentry.

If Non-O Spouse, your wife needs to update her marriage status, obtain Kor Ror 22 document in Thailand first, then you need to open bank account and deposit 400K THB.

If non-O retirement, you must be above 50yr, and deposit 800K THB.

Required documents for typical non-O Spouse extension process can be found below. Good luck.

I must be an exception.to the norm. Stay in the same village as my wife's parents. They stay in their house on their farm. We stay in our house. We drop by occasionally. They never ask us for anything.

Im from portland also

I'm from Portland, and have lived in Thailand for 28 years. Fairly straightforward getting a long-term Visa here things change yearly but it's still fairly easy. As for the home the area where your wife's from might not be the best place for you to live. And where others have said right by the family again I have to agree with them I'm four and a half hours away from my in-laws and that's just about right and get there if something happens but they're not dropping by every single day for something. Personally I would suggest coming to Thailand seeing different areas such as beach towns, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and others. Maybe make several trips and stay in several areas for a month or maybe three. And remember making a home here is unlike in America and the home is technically hers

My hubby did a Non O visa and stayed for a year to experience living in Thailand. We loved it, but he missed our lives in Australia too. We decided to live in both countries to be with our parents and enjoy our lives in both countries.

Take your time to explore it, don't jump in without your first hand experience to make a decision. Good luck!

Best way to do this is put, about $11,000 into your American Bank account, apply for a 90 day VISA. Go to Thailand open a bank account with Bangkok Bank in your name, then apply for a multi entry marriage Visa, transfer 400,000 baht to Bangkok bank for yearly renewal and as another has stated check immigration website for exact info…

Starred building a house in buriram I left the wife when son was 3 months old her brother was using place as a garage when told her he has 5 minutes to start moving it all out her reply was brother number one and house still remains the same and we are divorced 8 year later don't see my son and the brother is still number 1 just think about that when you build a house remember you are at the bottom of the ladder the family will live do what they like no matter what your opinion of them using house you will never have a say when they all sleeping pissing and crapping everywhere eat everything you are just a cash machine simple as

Watch every single episode of thai talk with Dan

Hopefully it sinks in

Oregon is beautiful in May

A piece of advice(Non Visa).Don't let your wife family shift in to stay with you.Culture change for them and you.You might not like it in future.Goodluck dude.

My wife is Thai and also from Nakhon Si Thammarat and retirement married to Thai wife is visa I will go with as stated by prior comment.

My wife is there and we started building home on family land there last Oct. in Pho Sadat. I came back in Nov. And wife went back to finish construction and hope to join her in July.

You need help with anything just message me.

Best of luck.

The secret to a Long and happy life is. Move as far away from the parents as you can. Building on ancestral land...... Really! 😲 There is a rule, the more bedrooms your house has, the more freeloaders that can move in. If you are a typical westerner it might test your patience.

Living in Thailand as a US citizen married to a Thai citizen is generally not too difficult as long as you follow the necessary steps and requirements. As a spouse of a Thai citizen, you are eligible for a Non-Immigrant O visa, which allows you to stay in Thailand for a longer period of time.

It is recommended to consult with the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in the US for specific visa requirements and procedures. They will be able to provide you with the most up-to-date information on visa options, costs, and any changes in rules that may affect your situation.

Additionally, there are visa service agencies that can assist you with the visa application process and provide guidance on maintaining your visa status in Thailand. It is important to do your research and choose a reputable agency to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Overall, with proper planning and preparation, you should be able to live as a married couple in Thailand without major difficulties. Good luck with your future plans and congratulations on your upcoming marriage!

Where in Oregon are you? I'm in Vancouver Washington.