@John ******

You're retiring to a country that you have never visited? That seems quite brave.

@Crystal **********

Not helpful.

Why are people laughing at this post? Seems like reasonable questions from a rookie traveller. Be kind. We need an admin to jump in and help with this one.

@Jeremy *******

Not in Canada.

@Nick ******

?

@Todd ********

I'll only be interested in the legal options. I don't break the law in Canada and I won't break the law in Thailand.

@Todd ********

I probably will but I don't see what that has to do with following the rules.

@Stephen ******************

Wow! You're going to be a real asset to the country. Are there any other laws you're planning on breaking or will it just be the ones concerning immigration?

@Stephen ******************

How do you plan on getting around the Thai rules? Just curious. I too am looking into retirement in Thailand and assume I should follow the law of the land.

I checked the Vancouver consulate site because I know I read it before my visit last November. It does say evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Bhat person) but not that it has to be in cash. I took the equivalent of 13,000 Bhat but was well covered with my bank card and credit cards. It would be helpful if they stated it has to be 20,000 cash. I noticed some the examples you sited do say cash but not all of them.