You can come on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry. Convert that to 90 day non-O retirement. You will need the ฿800K in Thai bank, or possibly can use verified retirement income ฿60,000/month, verification of residence from embassy or immigration, condo or house contract, but no medical or police check. They will hold for 2 weeks consideration, may visit your home. Then when it’s near to 90 days, and your money has been in Thai bank for 60 days, you go to immigration and get 1 year extension, with 90 days reporting needed, and re-entry permits if you leave Thailand during your stay.

@Peter *******

thank you

@Frederick ********

yes that’s true and the chat was very low. I didn’t use an agency. Many people who attempt USA visas have worse stories. A guy waiting in line told me that in some countries, you have to stand all day, no plastic chairs! Ok

Peter Heller I don’t think so. The assistant was asking everyone to do the map, and it was placed in their file. I don’t think so because I think if it was in any way pending, he wouldn’t have stamped my passport.

They didn’t ask.

@Sergey ********

555 no super elite for me, edited.

If you want or need a bank account, you can get one, even on a tourist visa or visa-free entry, but you will have to try several banks and branches.

@Tod ********

thank you! I’m going to Hong Kong for a few days in December so I’ll get one at the airport.

Got the letter

Ok I’ll look at that. Thx