Hello and thanks for letting me join. This is my 5th trip to Thailand from USA. Twice every winter/spring for the last 2 years and just picked up my 60 day entry this year Aug 25th. With a 30 day extension I can stay until November 25th.
I am retired with no family or children and trying to make it permanent this year. I turn 50 Oct 10th. My retirement is above the requirement and I have plenty in savings. I wish to apply for the retirement visa.
I have been lurking on these sites and paying attention waiting for this moment. I have seen that I need “seasoned” money in a Thai bank, then read that getting a Thai bank account is impossible on a tourist visa. I have also read that I can pay an agent and magic can happen.
So this is my direct question. What can I do, right now, this trip, between now and Nov 25th to obtain a retirement visa and stay in Thailand and not ever return to America?
Thanks in advance, I am happy to have found this group and not have to ask in an Expat group.