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Jul 6, 2025
9 days ago
Nick ********
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Hi everyone. Just a quick(ish) question as having done my own research into it I’m pretty sure of the answer but would just like a second opinion. Recently reached retirement age here in the UK and I receive £920 a month and that equates to roughly B40,000 a month, I don’t have a private pension so only have the state pension to rely on. I know the minimum is B65,000 a month to qualify for applying for a retirement visa or you can have B800,000 in a bank account, but that is not an option for me. Recently saw on a video on YouTube (I know, not always the best font of information) that in certain circumstances you can get a retirement visa and you only need to have a monthly income of around B33,000. I’ve spent quite a bit of time trying to find info on this but haven’t discovered anything, so I’m guessing that information was incorrect. Was just wondering if anyone had ever heard of the B33,000 option or it it was just false information. TIA
Jun 30, 2025
14 days ago
Suzana *******
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Hi all. I have been following posts of many of you moving to Thailand . Can I ask what it’s like to retire in Thailand ? What do you do to keep busy ? Also is it not a dangerous place for a single women ? It seems many of the comments suggest not , which has perked my interest in perhaps moving over, although I am a bit weary ?
Jun 8, 2025
a month ago
I have to step outside of my zone of comfort. Only because this is a little outside of my comfort zone. If there is anybody that's able to advise me with what's more feasible. Please reach out to me on messenger. I have less than 60 days to stay the course with my original plan. Or do I have to alternate between the two.

Here's the issue. I am all set for my retirement/move to Thailand late August, early September. The only thing I have left is to apply for my retirement. I recently rearranged my first class flight from Thailand to the Philippines. From the Philippines then to Thailand. Saving me a couple thousand dollars. Now here is my issue and why I need help. The cost of the currency exchange and how hard of a is it going to hit me. My goal is Thailand. I should consider staying in the Philippines because of the what is happening with the US dollar. I am struggling with this decision. Apologize for the lengthy post. Hopefully there is somebody with some sound advice. Thanks
May 12, 2025
2 months ago
Barry *******
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Hi all, I would appreciate any advise on any agents that can help me get a retirement visa. I don't have the required 800, 000 THB but can pay agency fees , thank you
May 10, 2025
2 months ago
Renaldo ********
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If I want to live in Thailand for a year what type of Visa do I need and how much money is required to bring
Apr 20, 2025
3 months ago
Corrado *******
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Good evening everyone I was born in Italy but I have been living in London for 26 years. I am 59 years old and would really like to retire in Thailand where I have already traveled several times and where I met a lady and would like to get married. Question: what do I need from A to Z to do this? bank account, visas, if I need to have a house with her etc.. Thank you all so much
Apr 17, 2025
3 months ago
Nelson ******
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I've just submitted my application for the DTV into the Thai Embassy in Canberra and was surprised to find the 10,000 THB fee charged as A$600 which at the current exchange rate is 12,600 THB! I have THB to pay with but the system only accepts A$.
Apr 11, 2025
3 months ago
Susan *********
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Has anyone heard of or gotten a “Thailand elite” visa or is this a scam? Looking to retire there in the next 6 months and trying to figure out the best way to go about it. Thanks
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