Hi Guys new here so be gentle, I am planning to retire to Thailand in a year or two I have a conviction for drink driving will this hinder my attempt to obtain a retirement visa. I'm 62 and married to a Thai girl for 26 years and have 2 grown up children. All other requirements are fine.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is inquiring whether a previous drink driving conviction will hinder their ability to secure a retirement visa in Thailand, considering they are married to a Thai national and meet other visa requirements. Community responses generally indicate that there are no criminal checks for in-country retirement visas, particularly for the Non-O visa. Additionally, several participants joke about the driving culture in Thailand and emphasize that a DUI conviction should not pose a significant issue for obtaining the visa. It is suggested that applying for the visa online from the home country is the simplest approach without requiring any police report.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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