Hi , looking for advice. I’m a U.K. citizen and own a condo in Thailand already. I will be retiring next year to Thailand permanently. My question is regarding a visa to stay in Thailand . I have the required funds to deposit in my Thai bank account but is there a visa that lets you keep the funds in the U.K. but show proof that you have them and it’s compulsory to buy medical insurance?
I don’t want to go through an agent.
Thanks for reading
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is a UK citizen planning to retire in Thailand and seeking advice on visa options that allow him to keep his funds in the UK but still meet the requirements for residency. The discussion mentions that the non-OA visa might be suitable, but it requires proof of funds in a Thai bank account and medical insurance. Users also provide insights about banking practices in Thailand and the implications of maintaining funds in the UK versus transferring them to Thailand.
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