Note that you are not guaranteed anything if youre trying to essentially stay in Thailand long-term. Just last night, my friends were detained at the airport for 8 hours then sent back to where they came from. This was their 4th attempt in a little over one year. When they leave Thaioand, they only leave for a few weeks.

Last month I was questioned for the first time ever about my stay and they almost didnt let me in. For longer stays, choose longer visas. They are in crackdown mode right now, even as tourism is slipping ... they are seeing more value in retirement folks than the visa-run types.

@Roscoe *****

just brush off the a$$holes in here ok? They aren't even here to help.

@James ********

thank you. After reading through a lot of posts, I got even more confused. I thought I'd just ask. I appreciate your help, along with most everyone else.

@Pui ****

this is excellent! Thank you very much! You guys are great

@S**

nice! I plan on learning some Thai for sure.

@Dianne ****

this is exactly the type of info I was looking for. Thank you so much!

@Molly *****************

thank you very much. This is helpful

@Pui ****

thank you for such a helpful and detailed response. It will be for me (49 yrs old) and my dad (76 yrs old). We are from the US, and are currently in Mexico.

We are both looking to move to Thailand and stay as long as we can. I know he can apply for a retirement Visa. I am just beginning my work as a digital nomad, although I do not have a formal company set up yet.

Thank you again!

@Andrew ******

thank you!

@Stuart ********

I am brand new to this and to world travel in general, so it is rocket science to me. It is my first question ... so Thanks for making me feel welcome.