Mark ********
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@Ian *******
Do you have more information on the Non O visa, this is one I don't really understand, is it the same as a tourist visa?
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@John *********
Does that mean I can come to Thailand on a tourist visa and extend it to a retirement visa? That might be a better way. If I can avoid paying a lot to a school that would be better
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@Nongnuch *******
I can prove the 800,000 baht, though I'd need a Thai bank account. Can you tell me more about this 1 year extended stay permit? It sounds like it might be helpful.
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@Chris ********
Can you go from a tourist visa to a retirement visa? The multi entry sounds good, and some people have mentioned a Non O visa, but I'm not sure how this works.
Mark *********
I'm also not planning to go wild :), mostly looking for peace and quiet with the occasional night out
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@JD ******
I was looking at getting health insurance, which I think you need anyway. I also have some savings as well as a credit card for emergencies.
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@Terary *********
I'm 60 so I probably could go right for the retirement visa, but I know I need a Thai bank account with 800,000 in it so I assume I'd have to be in Thailand to do this. Can I get a retirement visa in the UK? If so how do I set up a Thai bank account from the UK? Or can I just convert a tourist visa to a retirement visa?
Mark *********
Not planning to go to gogo bars :). looking for a quiet life