What are the advantages and disadvantages of the 60-day tourist visa versus the Non-O visa for retiring in Thailand?

>I meant if you get one or the other after 60 days you then apply for 30 day extension , is this correct or not

That is correct. All extension of stays are 1,900 THB, and entering on a 60 day tourist visa allows a person to extend this visa, ONCE, for another 30 days for 1,900 THB.

> I am from uk and thought they are giving out 90 day non o visa?

I *BELIEVE* they are *NOT* issuing the 90 day single entry Non-O visa based on retirement. Only the one year Non-OA visa based on retirement is being issued. Refer to the Facebook group that James Miller referenced above; they would know for sure.

The requirements to enter Thailand are country specific these days, sadly :(

Ask the question in the UK based stranded expats group.

They can best help you.

Good Luck.

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>What’s the advantages or disadvantages of getting a 60 day tr or a non o visa if they can both be extended to 90 days ?

Both can *NOT* be extended by 90 days in Thailand. For the Non-O visa based on retirement, it can *ONLY* be extended by one year. A 60 day tourist visa can be extended by another 30 days based on being a tourist, OR (if they are still selling it), by 60 days for the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

>I am going to be retiring in Thailand but won’t have enough money in bank until I get to Thailand so which one would be best

You didn't state your nationality, however I believe the best visa is the one that fits your needs. From your profile, you are from the UK. The UK does *NOT* issue single entry Non-O visas based on retirement to my knowledge, but does issue the multiple entry Non-OA visa. This one-year visa is a multiple entry visa, and on each entry you are allowed to stay for one year (with 90 day reports required). Because of COVID-19 and the complexity of getting a tourist visa, the steps to get a visa is outside the scope of this group right now. Contact your local Thai embassy for more information, OR ask on one of the many "Farangs Stranded Aboard" groups.