What are the best tips for managing a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?

@Steve ******

you must have an O-A visa insurance is good but the ones required for an I-A aren’t if you switch to a non-o search for a better one

@Steve ******

keep the insurance whether it is required, or not. As you get older here in Thailand, especially when you go over 70, it gets almost impossible to get any health insurance. Something else to consider, if you can afford it, at a minimum of bt10million, is the actual investment visa through the BOI, board of investment. It is the only visa, except a working visa, that you can make a profit on, as all investments have to be approved by the BOI, and they do not want those holding these visas to lose money. About a year before covid the BOI also added condo purchases to investments that can be part of, or all of the full bt10million. There are a number of advantages to this visa, including no 90 day reporting. It takes about three months for it to be approved, as there is also an extensive background investigation. The condo purchase was added as a person does need a place to live. As long as you maintain this level of investment you can stay here forever. Or, if you decide to leave, you normally cash everything out at a profit. This was designed for major corporation CEOs, and executives, but if you meet the investment requirements and pass the background investigation it is the best visa extension long term.

@Steve ******

the BOI makes all determinations on what qualifies. This is best managed through the BOI. This is not something an agent per SE can help you with, but, because of the investment documentation, and due diligence, an actual attorney can be very helpful. The BOI is also very helpful.