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Mar 19, 2026
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Jennifer *********
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Hi everyone , so i been seeing a lot of advertisements online regarding a new visa available in Thailand . It shows , If you purchase property or rent longer then a yr then you can get “the long stay visa”. Does anyone know about this visa and any advice regarding visa .

We’re a family of 5 looking to move to Thailand very soon.
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Feb 18, 2026
2 months ago
Barbara ********
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I need some help! I am thoroughly confused as to my situation. I welcome any insight or clarity on what visa I can & should apply for. I am in the US.

I am 72 yrs old & am preparing to move Thailand for a yr (looking at early June to get there) & then come back & access whether to make it permanent or not.

Phase#1: I have sold or donated a lot! I have a storage unit with basics to restart back here if I chose to or to sell & donate all the remaining items after my 1 yr.

I am still working virtually however & don't anticipate stopping for a while. I tutor Chinese children on English for a couple of hrs a day & I represent 2 Network marketing companies that are based in the US but have a presence in Thailand along with other countries.

I was looking at a retirement visa, but it seems that you cannot work at all. I don't have the 800K bht unless I liquidate a 401K & I just meet the 65K bht monthly income with social security, dividend distribution + some of my business income.

What do you suggest. I met with a consultant for a 1 hr consult, but it isn't clear which visa I should focus on.

Thank you in advance for all your help.
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Dec 8, 2024
a year ago
เครก ******
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Hi all I’m just after some info as I’ll be selling my uk home soon so in order for preparation to move to Thailand, is it best to apply for a marriage visa before I leave the uk (I am married to a Thai) and if so how soon before as I’m guessing it will be valid for a short period before entry? Another question as I have the money to the amount of 400k thb ready to transfer to my Thai bank, how soon does that need to be in my Thai bank if applying for a visa while in the uk?
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