@Fiona ********

WRONG.

You can apply in country for non-o based on retirement as always.

Yes its the easiest way to get the 90 day non-o to get the process started.

You need to see if the US Thai Embassy will issue a non-o 90 day based on retirement PLUS a non-o 90 day dependant visa. Visiting non Thai family.

Then the 800k is enough for both of you when you come to Thailand .

You deposit 800k and then th spouse is dependant on your Visa.

In the past they have done this but unknown now.

Option #2

One applies for the 1 yr OA visa and the dependant spouse applies for a non-o 90 day and then extends in Tbailand to match the primary OA.

Both these paths have worked in the past BUT with recent developments you need to confirm with the local US embassies.

Otherwise is separate visas requiring 800k each or possibly income if both get OA.

US embassies do not endorse income for the non-o visa extensions.

@Colin ********

a visa from 2013.

This Visa no longer exists.

It is easy if you have the appropriate VISA.

it is not if you don't.

No

@Ashley *******

no and yes.

If you are a massive band bringing your crew and touring, there is serious legal costs involved.

Requiring multiple visas and entities involved.

Movie production companies do it all the time but have setup the necessary infrastructure here.

In the end it is very lucrative for them.

If you are "Bob the guitar guy" and want to set up a mobile music company, to freelance it's different.

There is a minimum investment of 2 million baht and Thai employees, freelance contracts, etc. required to meet regulations.

There are creative lawyer/agent/accountants that can set you up.

Would you be 100% legal... sort of.

You need to do some research to understand the nuances and "workarounds".

Many, many, performers do it for years without being legal and never have an issue....until you do.

And then it's a mess if you can't find a "workaround". $$$

You need a signed and stamped:

1) Bank Letter - confirming account and balance

2) Statement - depends on extension but may need 12 mths

3) Bank book update - small transaction so that last line is the date of application

First thing to do is get the 30 day tourists extensions if you haven't done already.

Then if a hospital/doctor will issue an "unable to fly" or he needs critical medical treatment, he may be able to get an emergency medical extension.

This is not guaranteed, if he were actually in the hospital it is easier.

As tourists they usually give these to accident patients, heart attacks, things of an emergency nature.

You cannot apply for a DTV in Thailand.

You would have to arrange the medical treatment plan and then leave and apply at an Embassy by e-visa.

@Steve ******

90 day report is a requirement and could carry a 2000b fine.

Someone staying only 6 months will only ever need to do 1 report.

You may be confusing the address registration TM30 which is also a requirement, but if you have no need for dealings with immigration, isn't a problem that is tracked.