What are the best visa options and requirements for a British expat planning to marry a Thai citizen?

@Tod ********

actually you are right Tod. My wife ran for Mayor a few years ago and doesn’t really know any of this stuff. I guess I should have my coffee before commenting so early. Lol

Not surprisingly, most thaiz (I don't care how influential they might or might not be) don't have the slightest clue about visas/extensions for foreigners here.

Paul Cobb how much do you need in the Philippine bank for retirement

Think the last time I looked it was pounds based on age or that might have been dollars

@Paul *****

sent you a pm

800.000

Paul Cobb all the best Paul , I’m sure you will enjoy Thailand Different buzz to Philippines for sure ,,,the visas are a pain in the neck and many married couples go for the retirement visa ,,,,that should tell you all you need to know about the marriage visa ,,,haha ,,I’m sure with your family connections you will be less stressed out than others , enough said.

I’ve actually had enough of visas here and am trying to get boots on the ground information about the living costs in the Philippines

I know it’s all apples and carts with regards cost of living

But the widely spoken English is another factor

Try to learn Thai writing as quick as you can along with speaking of course

@Robert ******

I’m sure I wrote 6 0s haha yes 2 months the first year ,then 3 months the following years .

I was only saying about visas ,work permits ,residency etc etc are much much easier in the Philippines and cheaper by a long way over the long run .

Yes it is possible to get residency in Thailand on a UK passport but I would suggest it would take him at least 7-8 years before he was even considered and then there is no guarantee of getting it as each country passport there is only a certain number from each country that can get it and the brits and the yanks have the highest number of people applying ,,,,

Till that process is sorted it is yearly visas ,so you would want to set up near an immigration office that handles visas when deciding where to stay

I would go to Thailand but every one his opinion. It is not 4.000.000 as

@Jamie *****

writes but only 400.000 Thb for 2 months in a bank account. With help of your father in law to be it would be no problem to open a bank account. Some branches makes it difficult others will say no problem.

And you need to have the 00 in a bank for 2 or is it 3 months before applying for the marriage visa .

Work visa is another kettle of fish even if you start a business with your wife I’m sure someone will tell you about that later ,,,,I would stay in the Philippines and visit Thailand

@Jamie *****

Approximately 2 years, give or take.

@Ciaran *********

they must have changed it recently then as there was a single ,double and triple entry

As far as I know multiple entry can only be obtain in your country of residence

There's no such thing as a double entry tourist visa. Only single - 60 days, or multi - 6 months.