I just posted this elsewhere and wanted to share it here because so many have been helpful to me.

Gratitude.......again:

I transitioned my psychologist license to retired today. I no longer need that identity fo feel capable, successful, good about myself, helpful or dedicated. Over the past two years I have discovered that all of those traits have become a part of who I see myself as being, without needing a license or professional title.

I am so grateful that so much of what I helped others to learn for so many years has sunk into my bones, into my essence. I love being accountale for me. There is no blame or resentment of others or outside circumstances now.

My feelings are genuine each time I express them. And, for the most part,, when I have a negative reaction to something, I find myself choosing, to my own amazement, to take action in a gentle and positive ways. because I want to and choose to.

I have found direction in this new career of retirement. I have expanded my family yet again and will move to be with them in Thailand, staying until it is time for me to become dust in the wind.

I have found new ways to love and be loving that are, in part, learned from mistakes in my past, and in part based on the man who is me today, whom I respect and love.

Each day I want the best for others, and myself. My new career takes the path of contribution I learned from my last career and expands upon it exponentially. There is a generosity in my spirit that was always there, and now it is so much more a source of satisfaction because it is no longer attached to expectations of how people or events should act or react.

Each person and event is now a teacher I listen to and feel grateful toward, whether or not I agree with the lesson being offered. I am so grateful to all of you who choose to accept me into any part of your life, big or small.

I am so grateful for this sense of peace. There are so many unknowns that I face with curiosity. And I have found that there are so many out there willing to help me turn the unknowns to either answers or at least give me better direction to find answers. Ir is true that sometimes I just want to be told what to do. And when that happens, even if I take the direction, I recognize that the choice to follow the direction is mine and I am responsible. Other times I most value being given direction about how to find answers myself, after which I gladly share what I have found.

I gratefully thank each of you who have been, are, or will be my helpers and teachers. And I wish blessings to find you .

Hi everyone,

Paying it forward with details of my recent approval. DTV workcaction (freelancer) approved in HCMC.

Applied Dec 23, provided:

- Employment confirmation letter: a letter written by me to explain that i am a freelancer and the sole director of a sole proprietor company (registered outside Thailand), explanation of the nature of my work, description of engagements over the last six months. Emphasised that i dont work for Thai companies and i that i am earning in foreign currency.

- professional portfolio

- company registration

- letter from my accountant confirming company registration

- two contracts from the last 6 months

- bank statements from the last six months (provided for two accounts - both accounts combined had a total balance of USD $15,000 in December but not in the previous months. One of them was a WISE account)

- screenshot of my LinkedIn profile

- biodata page of passport

- photo

- entry stamp for Vietnam

- Booking.com confirmation for hotel in Vietnam

Dec 27 was asked for 6 months of bank statements (previously had filtered for income only, this time sent in full statements - responded within an hour of receiving email)

Jan 3 status moved from “Pending document check” to “Pending approval”.

Jan 6 approved (9 business days in total when excluding weekends and embassy holidays)

Good luck!

Hey there ! My partner and I are moving to Thailand from the US. It’s looking like the move might be end of summer 2025. I’ve been looking into visas trying to figure out which one would be best for us and could use some direction. I’m seeing work visas and 90 day visas that would require extentions and make me hesitant to sign a year lease. We plan on spending 1-2 years there split between Chiang Mai and Phuket. We will continue with our current US based jobs and work remotely in Thailand. Curious about which visa would be the best option and how far out we should start preparing our visas. Any info helps! Thanks in advance 🫶🏻

Hello Everyone! First time posting in the group. Does anybody happen to have any experience or knowledge with the spousal visa CR1 in a foreign country? I’m American and my wife is Filipina We live in Thailand, as I have my retirement visa and she’s a dependent under my retirement visa and Thailand is our home. I tried googling and getting a hold of both embassies in Thailand, and in Philippines, and not getting any definite, clear answers. Does anybody have any knowledge or personal experience in a situation like this? to me, it makes sense to process the visa in Bangkok at the US Embassy since that is our residence but yet she is a Filipina, so not sure if it needs to be done in the Philippines, which that would make no sense to keep going back-and-forth 

TIA!

I’m coming to Thailand with my Thai wife if she enters on her British passport does she require a visa

What motivates you guys to travel to Thailand?

Just when I think that I’ve sussed the rules, I’m stumped again.

I am back in the UK for a short time and want to apply for the 3 month non-O visa so that I can extend to the 1 year retirement visa when I’m back in Thailand.

However, looking at the web site it appears that I have to be married to a Thai to get this!

I already have a Condo and Thai bank account, what more do I have to do?

Has the policy changed again for visa’s?

Hello everyone, I’m a new members. Can I ask you why did you choose Thailand as a place to live, work or travel?

I have to analyze this for my project. Thank you for your answer.

Hi guys looking for advice

I’ve just been to the thai consulate here in perth to apply for a marriage visa multi entry I had all paperwork and was asked for marriage cert which I gave them then they ask for a marriage registration paper also which I did not have so I rang my wife and she is of the understanding that there is no shush thing we got married in boing prue would they have this on record and if so would it be easy to get a copy

Thank you for any help

Tod, wanted to thank you for your help and guidance over the last few years. After 7 years of retirement and employment (teaching) we will be heading back to the USA in a few weeks. It’s been a great experience but time to move on. Thanks again.