Need a CR1 visa, a process that takes 1-2 years. Even though married, you can still be denied for many reasons if the embassy doesn't think it's legit.

Its very old fashioned and out of date in how they expect you to prove it's real, including evidence of joint financial ties.

Advise you to have a will naming her beneficiary. Also name her beneficiary on all financial accounts,

Put her name on any deeds you may hold.

Also have a joint bank check account.

Show evidence that youve already lived long term together.

I would say $2k-3k month would be more than sufficient. And you could do it on less if you lived in a small studio vs a 1 br unit.

Of course, if you have a medical catastrophe you'd need some savings or good insurance.

@Laurence *********

but then you have no internet for navigation or maps etc. I paid $33 yesterday for 30 days ..how much cheaper outside is it?

Sometimes there's only 3 people in line, sometimes 300. They usually don't hassle Americans at all. They know you're going back home. Change some cash and buy a Thai sim card outside customs. That's it. I always take the BTS train into bKk unless you're a big spender on Grab. It's not faster.

You should consider French Polynesia such as Tahiti. He has full rights there and can work. It's not going to work out for you in Thailand.

@Kay *****

you'd be wise to get a card that covers ATM fees, as many do.

@Bruce ********

ok that's the only way that would be possible

He can't just bring her into the USA without going through a 2 year visa.applcation process. Something's off there