Hi All,

Sorry if this has been covered before, did a search but couldn't find a definitive answer.

After 5 months in Chiang Mai (60 day exemption x2 + one 30 day extension) I'll be returning to the UK early May 2025, coming back to CM early December. While here I got my bike license & Thai bank account (Bangkok Bank). My intention on my return is to apply for a retirement Non O visa (I'm over 50) but not sure which route to take.

1/ Put 800K Bht into the bank account 60 days before I return and apply for the retirement visa on my return, or perhaps apply for the Non O visa in advance at the London Thai consulate.

2/ Use the services of an agent who for around 29-35K give or take (for the first year, 16K approx there after) will supply the visa using their money so I do not have such a large amount earning almost nothing in a Thai bank account (0.6% interest rate).

The second option allows me to keep my money in a safe high interest UK bank account (at present earning 4.45%) which more than pays for the agents fees & is easily recoverable should anything happen to me while abroad. Also should there be a regime change or policy changes about foreigners & what we can or cannot do with money etc the money would be safe.

Do I play safe (option 2) or just bite the bullet & put 800K into the Thai bank?

Your opinions & suggestions will be much appreciated

Over 50. UK Passport. Got non o visa for Thailand. Arriving May. Want to get 1 year extension.

Use agent or not use agent that is my question.

I do have the 800000 .

Recommendations for agents.

I am not understanding the dilemma with Thai bank accounts. It appears that you need a Visa before you can get a bank account and you need a bank account before you can get a Visa??

And that the only way to solve this is through a Visa agent??

I am aware that I am a guest in this country and they make the rules but I can’t understand why a bank would not take your money. Is there some history of fraud that made them wary of foreigners opening bank accounts?

I have an agent offering 15 month Visa is this possible and what is conditions

Can someone put me onto a visa agent to apply for a 1 year plus visa I’m 56 years old looking to move over with girlfriend.

Can anyone recommend a reputable visa agent in Phuket?

Who can shere his experience with getting a 3mths Non-Imm. (marriage visa)visa in Thai Embassy in Laos using Thaievisa application.Isit true that you must be in Laos to be able to apply for that visa using Thaievisa website? and wait up to 14 days in laos for receiving it?

Is there any other quicker way to get that visa only in 3 days as it was before?

Any suggestion,experience inf.aremore then wecome.

## Thanx alot.

Good morning lovely people!

I need some accurate information on Visas including 6 months one. And correct pricing etc. Anyone here that can guide me. Much appreciated

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Could someone please suggest best and cheapest place for Non O Retirement Visa