@Brandon ***********

I use their app. I have set my preference to include ALL taxes.

@Sara ************

I tried this 17 months and the Thai embassy in Wash DC wouldn't give me it to me. My husband was already in Thailand and had his retirement extension, O visa (which I submitted). They said they only would issue the 90 day O visa to me if my husband had a employment Visa NOT a retirement Visa.

@Andrew ******

OA visa is only for 50+ retirees.

@Jody ******

It's posted outside where you wait in Q. And that's why they have rental clothes at the stalls across the road. And refreshments for sale if it's really hot. The wait can be long if you're unlucky.

@Jody ******

yeh... esp when 2 guys in shorts were allowed in. Saw that happen both days that I went. So they were not required to go by the rules posted.

@Jody ******

I had to cover my shoulders too and wear a skirt below the knees. It was so hot outside, I waited until I got to the front and he was ready to reject me, until I pulled out my extra shirt.

@Stephen *******

I've heard from friends who are late 70s that it gets higher.

@Stephen *******

tripled? My silver Cigna premium stayed the same even though I turned 60. And this year I get 6 routine health screening tests fully paid (capped at $325 each test). That makes my annual premium very low. And zero deductible for In-patient and emergency global coverage.

The grass is always greener on the other side. If you've got money, it is a lot easier. If you're struggling in your home country, don't expect that to change here.

Work, save, and plan so you can come here and spend your money. These are the kind of people that Thailand is looking for on a long term basis.

Remember: Minimum wage here is under 400b a day. Many Thai live off 15k a month. They speak Thai and have a lot more job opportunities here than you will.

@Mark ********

not so sympathetic. We had to use an agent despite having the 800k in the bank. They would NOT accept our 1 year lease documents because the owner was a foreigner. Kept asking for more paperwork on top of TM 30 (letter from juristic office of condo, leasing agent doc, foreigner docs, etc.) Which we provided, but we realized it was going to always be NO until we used an agent.

The next year, extension by ourself was easy. Just proof of lease, and bank proof, standard stuff. So only the first year was the BIG problem. Maybe if you own your place it's easier.

@Numfhon *******

So we used an agent, but had the legal requirements only for initial First Visa extension.