@Siggi ******

while its true you can't get a work permit for remote work without the appropriate visa its illegal

@Siggi ******

co-working spaces have been raided

@Wayne ******

yes you can if you meet the requirements

@Chasity **************

just like a normal bank account, not one where you have to wait to get access to the money. Wise is not a bank, Revolut is only a bank in some territories, Chime is not a bank, Charles Schwab will depend

Just leasing out a property is unlikely to be enough, you need to show that you manage the property. Joint bank account might be ok depending on the consulate but usually requires double the money in it. Yes you can travel separately but if getting an extension inside Thailand you might have an issue unless both extend

I'd suggest you start by speaking with a Thai lawyer so first come for a visit as a tourist. Speak to them, work out what you need, and go from there. As a guide you can't own 100% so you need a Thai to own a minimum of 51% and as you appear to be wanting to work in the business you also need to employ 4 Thai nationals and pay them for every one work permit

For a long term stay you don't have many options at your age. Aside from finding a job that would provide a Non-B visa you are really restricted to either a Thai Privilege visa or a DTV.

To apply for the DTV you need to have a minimum of 500k baht in an instant access bank account. Once you have your DTV then your kids can each apply for a DTV in their names and you can sponsor them using your funds, but if you decide to send them to school many won't accept them on a DTV and want them on an ED visa. You don't mention a partner but if you have one and you are married you can also sponsor her, if not married then they would need there own one

Normally if you have a joint account you need to show double the money as the account is only half yours.

@Nikki ******

because its not in one place. If you were clearer on what you want to achieve people could give you clearer advice. If all you want to do is obtain a 30 day extension on a tourist stamp then you go to immigration and request one. If your in bangkok which immigration office you go to depends on the way you entered, if you got a tourist visa before arrival you go to immigration at Chaengwattana, if you didn't you go to Laksi