Hi all. I'm looking to travel to Thailand after all restrictions have been lifted. I'm looking for an easy, pathway to stay in Thailand as long as possible. Being a 62 yo from Australia, I was thinking to apply for a 60 day tourist visa in Australia. Then extend for 30 days once in Thailand. Then applying for a non O visa based on retirement. I think that would give me another 90 days before extending or leaving Thailand. This would give me a theoretical 180 days in Thailand. On applying for the non O visa would I need to show 800k baht equivalent in my home bank account? Is this a valid plan? Does not extending my non O visa create issues leaving Thailand or returning?
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The user plans to enter Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa, extend it for an additional 30 days, and then apply for a Non-O retirement visa. They are seeking advice on whether this plan is valid and the requirements, such as the need to show 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for the Non-O visa. Community responses suggest that the plan is feasible, but emphasize the need to transfer funds to a Thai bank to meet proof of financial requirements. Alternatives such as applying for a Non-OA visa in Australia for a one-year stay with fewer financial restrictions are also discussed.
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