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What is the best way for a US citizen to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand, and where should the required funds be held?

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Mar 31, 2019

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I'm a US citizen. 

What's the best way to get a retirement visa? Do it in the US, or come to Thailand on a 30 days tourist visa and do the paperwork there? The 400,000 THB requirement should be in a Thai bank or US bank? Thx

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The post seeks guidance on the best method for a US citizen to obtain a retirement visa for Thailand, questioning whether to initiate the process in the US or after arriving on a tourist visa. It also inquires about the location of the required funds for the visa application, specifically if they need to be held in a Thai or US bank.

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