@Tony *********

I believe you are confusing 2 things.

I think you are asking about multiple reentry permit that allows you to come and go as you please, yes you can purchase one.

A multi entry visa is a totally different animal that requires you to leave and reenter the Kingdom for the duration of the visa.

The most cost effective insurance will be inpatient only and pay out of pocket for clinics,doctor visits for small things.

Doctor visits are extremely cheap and even small repairs like stitches etc.

Make sure your Re covered for the big 3- Accidents, Heart, Cancer

I also say have a look at WRLIFE but be very cautious about coverage and absolutely know what is covered and not.

No surprises when you need the Insurance.

@Taman *******

so what the agent is suggesting is after she has completed the ED visa is to "change the reason for extension" to an O dependant extension.

If the office being applied at will allow this that would be ideal.

I have not personally seen or heard of this approach working.

The rule is pretty black and white on retirement dependant in country.

The only "change" I've seen really allowed has been someone on Non-o extension based on retirement switch to dependant extension.

It was already the same category.

Simple answer is no.

Until you are 50 its a no go.

You can try and apply from your home country for a non-o or OA based on retirement for him.

Then you apply for non-o dependant visa based on his retirement.

Only 800k required.

The dependant requires no funds.

It depends if your embassy will issue the non-o vs an OA.

You can do OA but has different requirements, medical and criminal clearances, health insurance mandatory by specific suppliers, etc.

@Taman *******

did you already have your 90 day non-o when she applied?

There is no way to do it in country or SEA.

I just did a quik check and yes you should be able to get her Non-o based on "to stay with non Thai family".

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

I wonder if longstay would include non-o?

@Keith ********

that will be of no use.

Only embassy income certificate is accepted.

@John ****

he can extend 1 time 30 days tourist and then can extend 60 days visit Thai family extension.

@Danny ********

as has been said.

It is banned period.

Doesn't matter what it is.