@Colin *********

Not the best advice, if only because it would tie up 500k, which the tourist visa does not, also it requires attending a course, which maybe as holiday makers they don't want. People seem to think the DTV is a free for all 5 year stay, I fear that the walls are going to come tumbling down and many people are going to have to rethink their strategy for staying long term in Thailand.

Initially, I would suggest a multi-entry tourist visa, this allows you up to 9 months (60+30 at a time), you say coming and going, each entry would get you 60 days, no need to keep applying for any visas initially.

@Robert *********

What visa?

@Peter *********

Nope, just informing people that playing the system won't work forever.

@Tom ******

As I said, be happy they keep letting you in, because there will come a time when they will tell you to get the correct visa for your 6 month stay.

@Tom ******

" folks new member to the group , my wife and I are looking to stay in Thailand for at least a year in 2023 once she hits 50 ,I’m 53 " and then you complain about the financials. So, I repeat, be happy they are still letting you in.

Be happy, you have been playing the system to live here for a while. :-)

No, the visa is for 60 days, and the application will want to see onward travel within those 60 days.

Nope, not correct. There is a 60 extension to visit Thai family, maybe that is what they meant.

Certainly monthly pension payments would not work. As for medical/dental appt, if you want to play the system, try it.