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What is the best visa option for retirees planning to move to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and how can I open a bank account there?

Visa options Retirement in Thailand Non-O visa Bank account opening Health insurance in Thailand Chiang Mai Expat advice

Mar 3, 2025

a year ago

Patricia ********

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Hi everyone, I am retiring in 2026 and I am planning to move to Chiangmai. I will retire with a monthly pension and Health Insurance and want to start planning which visa would be best for me. I visit Thailand twice a year and would like to start working with an agent that can help me open a Bank Account in Thailand nectbtime I visit (December 2025). Does anyone here, know a trustworthy agent in Chiangmai who can help me with this?

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The user is planning to retire in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 2026 and seeks advice on the best visa option for their situation, particularly considering they will have a pension and health insurance. They are also looking for a trustworthy agent in Chiang Mai to assist with opening a bank account during their visit in December 2025. Responses suggest obtaining a Non-O visa even before moving to Thailand to facilitate banking processes and recommend Thai Visa Assist as a professional agent.

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a year ago

John **********

You say you have health ins. Does your insurer cover you living here ?

a year ago

Michael ********

Get a Non O from your country even if you are only here for a few weeks. Make it easier to get bank account. No idea what it will be like trying to open one in December. Its already changed a lot since last december till now (more enforcement of existing rules)

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