Hello group. Retirement visa question. I currently am living in Chiang Mai, been here about a month and have a non-immigrant 0- 90 day visa. I have my TM 30 as well as residency certification which was required for me to open up my bank account with Bangkok Bank. My question is whether or not the US Consular Office here in Chiang Mai is able to handle all other certifications ,such as income verification, before going to Thai Immigration office for receiving my retirement visa?

TIA!

Bill

Do I need a new passport? What is the process in BKK? (I'm American)

My passport has 1 full blank page and 2 half used pages.

My plan is to enter Laos on Jan3 to obtain a Thai TR visa but I now realize that both Laos and Thailand will issue me the full-page sticker style visas. I do have 2 blank "endorsements" pages in the back of my passport.