They take a photocopy and you pay a deposit. If they want the PP just go another place.

@Linz ***********

my bank says I need a uk number....or maybe I just assumed that?

U need the phone no if the ever send you verification codes. Luckily my no still can receive messages....despite not paying the top ups....

Tourist visa 60 day and extend 30 in country. Easy peasy.

Travel a bit first to places you like the look of. I wouldn't wanna live in bkk if not working. Pattaya is good for other expats and stuff to do but too much temptation so gotta be careful....

Can get retirement visa in Thailand or start process in uk first pros and cons.

Get some hobbies which will involve meeting people - golf even pool as lots of societies / leagues in pattaya anyhow....

Never back a 3-legged horse. That also applies in Thailand.

Agent

@Michael ******

irrelevant. They can leave without an exit waiver thingy and the whole process starts from scratch. Don't need to return home just exit....

@Michael ******

they can get out, by leaving and then restarting themselves upon return

@Manfred *********

yep, there's a gay menu in the restaurant I go to.