Which is better: Marriage Visa or Retirement Visa (Non-OA) in Thailand?

Hey Marty, it sounds like you’re a good person to ask. I’m going to enter Thailand on an OA in a few months. I was wondering what the extension process is at the one year interval? What I’ve learned is that the Thai consulate here in the US only has information about getting into the country, but they are less fluid on what the requirements are at the one year. They just advised me to go to the nearest immigration office in the city where I’ll live.

Once I’m in the country, do I need to get a criminal check again or is that only for the first application? I understand the health insurance requirement and I am on CIGNA global which they said is acceptable. Is there anything else to be aware of? Thanks in advance.

@Mark ********

and the extension also has the same financial requirements as the Non-O so a double whammy

@Pete ******

I suspect he is on a non-o

@Bill ********

well said. Too many bipolar thai woman. She get mad and cancel his visa at anytime 555. Its a scary thought