What is the best strategy for obtaining a Non-O visa in Thailand for retirement?

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Get the Non Imm O evisa from the RTE London. Much easier.

No need for a tourist visa, especially with the bank account already opened. Arrive on the 30 day visa exemption and get your application in the following week.

Note when you leave the UK, your airline may want to see a ticket out of Thailand within days, before allowing you to board. A cheap refundable ticket out of Thailand (not home) is all you'll need, cancel that and get a refund after arrival.

Nong khai immigration are friendly but best to bring your thai speaking spouse or friend with you.

If you already have money in your account seasoning get the Non-O before you travel?

If you already have the money in the bank, is there a reason you want to apply for the 30 day extension? You're going to pay 1900b for an extra 30 days for no reason, you can just apply directly for the non-O visa for 2000 baht.

You need to apply for the 90 day non-O visa when you have between 14-21 days left on your stay, depending on the immigration office. Just go and apply about a month after you enter with a tourist visa.

Or are you already in the country? The only reason you would need to apply for the 30 day extension maybe, is if Nong Khai requires the money to be in the account for 2 months already by the time you apply for the extension. But most offices do not require this and you can apply as soon as you have the money in your Thai bank account.