What is the best visa for settling in Thailand for a 55-year-old, and are there specific bank deposit requirements for a retirement visa?

Dec 24, 2018
6 years ago
Mandy ********
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Hi everyone. Can you advise me on the best visa to settle in Thailand. I am 55 and understand you need to have 800000 bht in the bank for a retirement visa. Does this money have to be deposited in a Thai bank or can I get stamped documents from the UK showing the funds?
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The user is seeking advice on the most suitable visa option for settling in Thailand, noting that they are 55 years old and have heard about the requirement of having 800,000 baht for a retirement visa. They are questioning whether this amount needs to be held in a Thai bank account or if documentation from the UK showing these funds is acceptable.
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