The red lights in Thailand seemed longer to me, but really depends on the traffic.

How about actually asking a real question? Wait time for what? What visa? What is your passport country? Any other details that might help someone understand both the question and the details surrounding the question.

@Andy ******

Everything is standardized with e-visa now.

Yes, get a local plan. And it depends on the carrier, but yes generally wifi calling will be local.

If I were you I'd consider looking at switching to TMobile if it's practical. They offer free international data. It's not enough for you to not get a local SIM plan which you'll need regardless, but means you don't have to be scared of something going wrong and you getting a $1000 phone bill.

There's nothing to overlook. The non-O visa does not require a background check.

Only the non-OA visa requires a criminal records check.

A retirement visa is around $60. How is that expensive?

@Chris *******

this isn't about income. It's about qualifying for the investment in Thailand part

@Andrew ******

Just be careful. I know some people who got their SCB accounts with a work permit, and then when SCB found out they stopped working, they closed the account.

@Michel *******

No, you're not paying for the visa. You are paying for the processing of the visa. Whether it's approved or not, they keep your money. No refunds. Just like everywhere in the world.

Income is not a qualification for DTV.

Having a job is not a qualification for DTV.

There are only 2 ways to qualify for DTV.

One is through a soft power activity in Thailand (Muay Thai, Thai Cooking, Medical treatment, etc).

The other is workcation, which means you are a full time remote worker and your company has specifically given you permission, in writing, to work in Thailand.

@Rene *****

yes, that's the first place I ever got a residence certificate while I was staying in an Airbnb.