I just came across this post and am wondering how your visa process went. I'm in the same position with 3 Canadian pensions. Were you able to get your retirement visa? If so, did you run into any other problems?
I've seen lots of posts from people who have been visiting Thailand for many years before retiring there. I've only been once but have visited many areas so I had a good overview. I think making such an important life decision without visiting first is pretty unusual.
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.
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?