Hello. Thanks for accepting my join request. I’m moving over hopefully end of July to retire in isan. I was hoping to get the 30 day exempt then extend. So I can manage a retirement visa while I’m in Thailand but maybe I’ll need proof of an outbound flight within the 30 days. Haven’t booked flights yet but wasn’t looking to fly back again for about 8 months. Would I be better trying to get a visa at the London embassy before leaving the uk. Or just booking a flight to Malaysia. Within the 30 days missing the flight and extending in Thailand maybe. Not sure thanks for any help
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The user is moving to Isan, Thailand, in July to retire and is considering using a 30-day visa exemption with the possibility of extending it. They inquire about the necessity of booking an outbound flight within the 30 days and whether it's better to obtain a visa before leaving the UK or to travel to Malaysia for visa run options. Community members suggest considering a Non-Immigrant O eVisa from London for ease, additional benefits, and cost savings compared to handling the process in Thailand.
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