I have a retirement Visa that expires in April 2026. The quotes that I’ve had from the UK Internet search using the likes of compare the market for long-term health insurance are over £1800 (72k baht) for a single trip annual policy.

I will be coming out in late October for approximately six months and wondered if there were any local insurance companies who might be cheaper.

I am 68 and have no long-term health issues and would appreciate if anyone has any contacts so I could message/email them to get some local quotes.

In terms of the 65.000 THB monthly transfer to replace the 800.00 deposit for the Retirement Visa, does it need to be send from an organization (for example the Social Security), or can it be from a private account (even in my own name), assuming all months the 65.000 THB are transfered ? Thanks.

I’m going for my first extension next week. Can I ask for a multi-reentry permit at the same time and will that allow me to leave the country and return as many times as I want (during the one year period) without having to get a reentry permit each time with no worry of losing my visa?

I have lived in Thailand for 8 years with a work permit and non-b. My bank accounts are all Thai, my drivers license, residency, utility bills, income... everything is all Thai. Will that be a problem as I switch to the DTV? Should I include my non-b and WP in my paperwork?

Hello guys sorry for my bad englisch

Just an bad expérience 3days ago in suvarnabhumi airport .

I am french citizen , 50 years old.

Came for m'y yearly hollidays there as since 15 years already done.

Done thè online arrival qr digital .

Immigration (very angry ) woman stop me and i follow her on a dark room filled with i believe illégal migrants (.....)

She saied that i not allowed enter in Thaïland anymore if i not do visas before departure.

Anyway i had a onward ticket show i will left thailand before thé legal tourists visa 2 month période actualy allowed

2024 i stay Thaïlande 2 month +1 month extension 1900 thb then 180 days in 2024

Never been oberstay , never done wrong .

She find all my history entering in Thaïland and say that " Sir you come to'much in Thaïland "

I have a 7years old son here , but cant afford visa with 400K deposit , i just want spend maximum time with him , as all father should do .

Not all of us are retired with solid pension , or sold home or buiseness in Europe for sho bank deposit .

I am sad to see that Thaïland turn as this and dont care about familly health .

Anyway if some of us have tips or had the same trouble recently , share it !

God bless you all

Chris

My first successful 180 day Visa renewal just completed. All I needed was Passport, copy of DTV and new arrival card (TM6) 👏👍👊FYI I also had copies of TM30, copy of lease, proof of funds in the bank and also proof of income over the last 3 months but was not asked for them. Winning!

Hi, I bought 2 motorcycle in Pattaya and now live in Bangkok. How would I move my plates over to Bangkok? Thanks in advance.

Workcation (digital nomad) DTV approved in 5 working days - London 🇹🇭 🇬🇧

June 12th - Applied online, via the freelancer/business owner route, selecting the Royal Thai Embassy in London.

June 15th - Received request for two additional documents (one more proof of current location, and three months of recent utility bills) which I sent within the hour.

June 18th - Received e-visa in my inbox.

Notes:

I sent everything as requested in the initial application but was still asked for the two documents above. Balance on statement ending on 10th June was around £14k, and I only sent this one month statement. The statement showed a starting balance of £12k though, and an end balance of £14k so that would have shown it wasn’t just deposited in the last month. I wasn’t asked for more bank statements, but I did include three months of payslips in my original application.

Documents I attached:

Cover letter confirming type of DTV I was applying and that I understood employment was prohibited and all my earnings would be from outside Thailand.

Employment certificate on my company headed paper, signed by hand and stamped with the company stamp, detailing my position, salary, and confirmation that I am a remote worker and can work from anywhere in the world.

Companies House document showing I owned the company, and that the company had been incorporated in 2011.

Three months of payslips from one client only (not all my clients) showing a steady income.

Flight ticket and hotel confirmation email.

Driving licence as proof of current address and location (but was later asked to send another document to prove my current location, such as three months of any utility bill, so I sent my last three mobile phone bills which was accepted).

Key tip: keep your documents in order, make sure all fields are correct, combine into one single PDF with a cover letter at the front and all the supporting documents after that in the order listed above, and keep an eye on emails in case further documents are requested. PM me if you have any queries 😊

I arrived in Thailand on a 3-month Non-O visa. After securing a lease and getting a letter from immigration, I was able to open a bank account. (Bangkok Bank refused me even with the immigration letter, but Kasikorn Bank accepted.)

Now I’m preparing to apply for a 1-year retirement visa. I have a few questions for those who have gone through this process, especially without using an agent:

1. Is medical insurance required for this visa?

2. How long do I need to wait after transferring the required funds before I can submit my application?

3. After the extension is granted, do I need to keep the full amount (or part of it) in the account, and if so, for how long?

I was approved for my DTV on soft power in May. The course I used to qualify is 'Arun Thai Cooking'. They worked with me and my agent to make the process smooth. Since starting the class, I've already cooked multiple authentic Thai dishes. I highly recommend checking them out if you are interested in learning about the Thai Cooking culture on your DTV!