@Simon ******

Brandon is correct. You can get either a non-OA, which requires insurance, or a non-o, which does not, outside of Thailand.

@Peter *********

except some people don't accept that fact.

@Hernandez ******

he's making fun of your spelling. It's baht, not bath. You don't need any baths, but you need baht, for sure.

Anonymous participant 151 this is the truth.

With a retirement visa, you don't ever have to leave Thailand. Extending a DTV is a new process and we're still finding out how difficult or easy it will be. The monetary requirements are 800k vs 500k. If you extend a DTV in country, you'll still have to have 500k banked. Or, you'll have to leave the country.

For someone who can easily prove remote work and travels some, DTV might be a great choice. It's 5 years.

For someone living here who doesn't want to travel, the retirement route is well-worn and you pretty much know what to expect. You can easily buy a multiple re-entry permit if you travel.

And I am also concerned that the retirement financial requirements will change, but hopeful they will grandfather (an appropriate term here) those who are on it.

Don't confuse the terms 'multiple entry visa' which is not relevant to your situation, with 'multiple re-entry permit' which is relevant. You can get re-entry permits (single or multiple) at immigration or airports.

@Tony *********

It might depend on the office. I did it last week in Phuket, though. The statements contain the bank logo and all the same information as what you would get from the branch.

@Tony *********

the BKK app lets you request 1 year of statements. They email it to you within a few minutes.

@Rio *****

This is common and has been common for many years. I have read dozens of stories of the same. Particularly, the first time applicants are denied as a matter of course.