What will my passport be stamped with upon arrival in Bangkok on a retirement visa, and do I need to report every 90 days?

you can also apply by mail too ;)

Be prepared to show proof of income. We had to have statement from social security, copies of our investment funds amounts and IRAs, 401Ks as well as a signed lease for the rental property we owned. They all had to have original notary stamps and 2 copies.

@Tod ********

Yes...I had to double check by calling the consulate. Very efficient, like you say, just as long as the paperwork is complete.

Good to know

@John ****

, I just saw they offered same day service I didn't know that didn't include the O-A visas.

Luis Gutierrez OA visa takes two days ... tourist visa is same day. At least at the LA consulate as of 3 months ago. Double check the drop off time ... I think it was before 12pm or something. Parking available in the neighborhood, but make sure you are on the correct side based on the trash pick-up schedule. Good luck! In the Hollywood district so you can do other activities while there. Enjoy!

@Luis **********

they have same day service but you need to have all your ducks in a row and quacking in time to pull it off ;)

Houston can't sell what I just mentioned and what most people refer to as a 'retirement visa'.

They can sell you a 90 day, single entry Non-Immigrant Type O visa based on being over 50.

That visa would stamp you into thailand for 90 days when you arrive.

Then you would go to the immigration office and apply for a yearly extension of stay by either banking 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name for 60 days before the application for extension OR by getting an affidavit of income from abroad letter from the US consulate here in Thailand stating you get over 65K baht a month in income.