I'm 58 in October what visa can a apply for to live in Thailand I plan to marry my Thai girlfriend next September

Marriage visa vs retirement visa

I am currently working and I qualify for a retirement pension next year. I have met someone in Thailand that I would like to marry. I plan to visit Thailand later this year and I am considering to initiate marriage then. My goal is to become a Thai citizen to qualify for health care asap as taking out private health insurance long term would be very expensive or prohibited due to some pre-existing health conditions. I am getting married primarily because of the quality of the relationship, rather than for other reasons.

What do you consider as the best route to establishing long-term pathway to living in Thailand in my situation, preferably to include public health care. My pension will pay about 38,000 baht a month and l could get over the 40,000 baht threshold with bank interest payments.

I believe it takes 3 years to get citizenship in Thailand, does this have to be spent continuously living in Thailand, or can I spend a year after marriage in my own country to settle all my affairs and travel to Thailand every 6 or 3 months during this time. What do you suggest is the best pathway for me. Thanks in advance.

Questions about last phase of life issues for expats in Thailand.

Assuming I come to Thailand on an LTR retirement visa from the US and don't plan to ever return.

I've looked into assisted living centers in Thailand and when that time comes it looks like where I'd want to spend my last time.

Question is will I be able to stay in Thailand when I'm at the point of needing care, or even unable to take care of myself anymore? Would I be able to get visa extensions while in that condition and poor health?

I would have funds to take care of my health issues

Update:

For my situation I would most likely be on a Wealthy Pensioner Visa and have a Thai lawyer in the loop for estate planning. Currently don't have a Thai lawyer as I haven't made the move yet.

What has motivated my thoughts is a friend has just found to be incompetent and placed in assisted facility and a parent is looking at having to go from in home care to a facility.

The question I'm attempting to resolve is will Thailand continue to allow expats to live there if things like Alzheimer, dementia, or being bedridden occur requiring fulltime care

I came into Thailand on March 2025 with the DTV visa. I have been here ever since except the mandatory leaving after 180 days. When I do leave it’s only for a week. I just got back from Vietnam doing my 180 day reset, again. I was standing in line at the airport and people were getting denied left and right. The officer in the line I was waiting was denying every other person. I thought for sure I would get questioned why I’ve been here so long. Because the DTV is not made to live here. Only to come and go. Well she asked no questions. Stamped by book and let me in. We’ll see how easy of a process this will last.

I received my DTV visa approval in December. Now, I'm looking to sign a long-term condo lease. Do I need a copy of my TM-30 when signing a one-year lease for a monthly condo rental? If so, what other documents are required?

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The Admin of Thailand Citizenship Facebook Group, wrote an article. Attached in Comments.

He makes an excellent point about people who will live here long term, that health insurance increases as we get older, and often covers less. This can fill the Gap or Cover up to 100%

Be a Donor while you are young and able!

Letter and Chris' Article in Comments. Excellent Article, worth reading. Please note that Thailand reduced residency requirements from 180 days to 90 to donate blood.

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Hi guys, Miles here. Can someone please tell me which city is the easiest for foreigners to get the Residence Certificate? I am planning on applying for this certificate as soon as I land in Thailand so definitely trying to avoid that 90-day notification requirement.

Any information is appreciated. Thank you all!.

Thank you, I am planning to relocate to Pattaya Thailand 2026. I am gathering all my ddocuments presently. As a Veteran 100% I want a long term VISA.

Here's another one, please remember these are just thought's,ideas going through my head to help the process of retiring in Thailand, this is not just for me it's for anyone who needs simple answers to simple questions, anyway what's the thoughts on the bronze elite visa, it is expensive but would it solve a lot of problems, or is it just a posh tourist visa, ps no sarcasm please like on my last few posts we are all trying to learn the ins and outs of living in a gorgeous country called Thailand,

My wife and I are presently divesting ourselves of our assets in preparation for retirement in Hua Hin.

As we are currently residing in the US, we plan to make Thailand our home by December 31st.

To ensure a smooth relocation, I have joined this group to conduct research and have noted that several members are experiencing difficulties with banking requirements. Following a review of the comments, I have surmised that hiring an agent would be the most advantageous approach.

I would like to inquire:

Is this assessment accurate?

Is it recommended that we hire an attorney or agent?

Could anyone suggest a trustworthy contact in the Hua Hin or Bangkok areas?

(Special recognition goes to Meta AI for a well written correction of my original post!)