Do you think my plan is ok for travel to Malaysia and then O visa in Thailand?
Retire in April 2024, two pension begin. Finish up in the UK
September 3rd 2024 one way flight to Penang, with pre booked onward flight to Hat Yai
90 day stay Penang.
84 days later (25/6 nov) Fly to Hat Yai (Thailand) on a 60 day tourist visa, applied for in Penang.
Begin process for O visa in Thailand, find somewhere to rent, deposit 800,000 in a bank
Return to Penang (59 days later) Jan 23rd 2025, chinese new year, by air from Hat Yai.
Get another 90 days in Penang
Return to Thailand 89 days later (april 21/22 2025) to complete O visa and retire
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user's detailed retirement plan involves traveling from the UK to Penang, Malaysia, for 90 days, then flying to Hat Yai, Thailand, to begin the process of applying for an O visa. Comments suggest that the plan is generally sound, although some challenge the feasibility of opening a bank account on a tourist visa and note potential complications with travel schedules between Penang and Hat Yai.
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