What is the best visa for a UK retiree to live in Thailand while meeting the financial requirements?

I'm going to close comments. I think the OP has enough information on where to go next. If he needs help filling out the application for the Non-O visa, contact the local Royal Thai Embassy, OR search for one of the many Farang Stranded aboard pages.

Once the OP is inside, and knows which part of Thailand he will be staying, he can make a new post on how to get a one year extension of stay based on retirement.

If anyone wants this post reopen, please send a mod a message. Thank you.

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@Benjamin *****

you mention Thai consulates in the UK. It would appear that they are now all permanently closed for visas with London embassy online the only option.

Get a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 from the thai consulate in the UK before you wing your way here, then once you get here, get thru quarantine get your 800K baht in the bank and apply for a year extension when the money has been in the account for 2 months

Get the Non O retiree age 50+ visa.

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The best visa to get is a single entry Non-O visa based on being over 50 years from the local Thai consulate in the UK. This will give you a stamp to enter Thailand that's good for 89 days. Transfer your money over, and let it season. 30 days before your current stamp expires (45 days for some immigration offices) apply for a one year extension of stay based on retirement.

Each immigration office has their own minor differences for this extension of stay.

If you want to know the specific steps to get the Non-O visa ("The sticker"), and the entry requirements for Thailand, either visit the Royal Thai Consulate of UK website, or search Facebook for one of the many Farangs Stranded overseas groups. They can help you.