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.

Can anyone please advise 17 years ago in 2001 i was convicted of drink drink driving in the UK of which incidentally i am not proud and received a prison sentence of 28 days if i applied for a visa based on retirement in my home country based on retirement would this go against me with the Thai consulate ? Secondly would i be better advised applying in Thailand where as far as im aware there is no police check? I ve not been in any trouble since All advice would be appreciated