@Doug ******

yes a non-o visa will in most cases not be questioned at all. And able to open the needed account for the future.

@Brandon ***********

it will actually be same 7 day "denial" that has always existed. Requiring proof of exit within the 7 days. It will still be a discretionary entry rule.For those that display "tourist " behaviors they can be allowed multiple tourist entries per year. This is aimed at "back to back" entries, maximum stays and of course stamp histories that show a pattern of abusing the system to "live" in Thailand. IMO it will be tough for a while to stay for more 5 months per year as a tourist.

You cannot have a non-b and a DTV.

ONE OR THE OTHER.

If you have have nonb and work in Thailand that the correct visa.

@David ******

yes but cannot be a new application. Current extensions are fine.

@David ******

this method is not available in Thailand or evisa anymore.There were reports that Australia still allows it. If they are American they will have to contact the embassy and see. The 90 day over 50 visa dependant/follow visa is near impossible now. BUT once in Thailand on second extension you could possibly change the reason of extension from retirement to dependant. Office specific of course.For whatever reason they are getting rid of the retirement dependant category. We did it from Canada a few years ago but can no longer be done there.

@Jim ******

NO what is the rule is the rule. What you do is up to you.

TM30 is required by all foreigners within 24hrs of arrival.

If you never have any immigration interaction it may not matter.

Doesn't change the rule.

ANYBODY who lives here has a tm30 or they would not be able to have their extensions of stays.

Most tourists won't ever know the hotel had registered them.

You are on a 90 day non-o visa.

In order to stay for 5 months, you will have to apply for a 60 day visit Thai family extension in order to stay.

You can only stay until the stamp in your passport allows.

You will apply for an evisa 90 day non-o based on being over 50( retirement ).

No checks needed.

Enter and find somewhere to live, obtain a bank account.

Transfer 800k.

Then you apply for a 1 year extension of stay and will do so every year.

This is the simplest path.

Once here or from home I recommend finding a health plan that works for your needs, self insuring pay as you go can be devasting.

Many just get good coverage for inpatient care.

Yes in order to get the nonb you must have a "wp3" which is a promise of a work permit (basically) from the labor department.

However If you are coming that soon, there is no reason, other than the company can't get it together before then.

Most companies cannot/will not provide the amount of paperwork needed to do an incountry nonb 90 day visa.