I have been retired 21 years and spend 3 or 4 months in Thailand ever winter. My last trip before covid, I had a 60 day tourist visa that I extended 30 days and then went to Laos for a week and returned on a 30 day visa wavor.
I'm eligible for a retirement visa but don't want to keep 50,000 USD in a Thai bank so I could vacation in Thailand.
I am a 75 year old USA citizen. What is my best option for an annual 4 month vacation in Thailand?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster, a 75-year-old retired USA citizen, seeks options for a four-month annual vacation in Thailand without maintaining a large amount of money in a Thai bank account. Responses suggest considering the OA visa, which requires medical insurance and offers a one-year validity without needing funds in a Thai bank. Alternatively, the Non-O visa, obtainable prior to arrival, provides a 90-day stay with an option for a one-year extension under specific financial conditions. The tourist visa can be a short-term option with a 60-day stay extendable for an additional 30 days. Discussion includes clarifications about these visa types and the associated requirements.
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