@Simon *******

I call it a pre-paid 30 year rent. It has to be substancially cheaper than renting a home for 30 years on a yearly contract because you are paying 30 years of rent upfront and you are responsible for all maintenance. I think it is a terrible decision for your financial future unless you are 70. Imagine you bought a 30year leasehold and it ends tomorrow. You leave with nothing and maintained the house for 30 years. Now imagine you invested the same capital on the Nasdaq100 30 years ago. The Nasdaq100 was at 1,052 in 1995. Today 20,656.

I rather rent than buying something here. Rent is cheap compared to the price of the unit, the condos don't go up in value as fast as in the west. Most Thais don't like spending money to renovate or maintain. And to top that I would not invest until a permanent residency scheme or real long term visa is in place. A long term visa should not need a "re-enty permit".

I know someone who was blacklisted for 1yr for overstaying. After the time passed he came back and was let in normally. The only hassle was the airport immigration had to call the person who added his name to the blacklist and took hours waiting because only this person could remove his name from the blacklist. Once that was done eveything is back to normal. Expect this when you return.

Thats crazy to block your money when there is no law saying they should.

I see. I was not aware they may ask for interviews. Thank you for the info.

You can get it in any type of visa. Even a stamp on arrival tourist visa. They will ask whats the purpose of getting one.

@Peter *******

pure non sense. Trump and Musk will most likely deny visas to poor thais who have nothing to offer to the US. You really think either will go easier on your gf getting a visa to the US?

@Steve ********

right on

@Steve ********

exacly

@Peter *******

agents will not do miracles, they only help you fill out the paperwork. The reason she was denied is that she didn't show enough reason to return and most likely not in a strong financial situation.