@Paul *****

you don't need that. Not sure where you saw that but it's certainly not a requirement for any retirement visa.

@Benjamin **********

then you're limited to retirement if over 50 or DTV if under as the easiest options

@Paul *****

if you apply from a Thai embassy you can get the 90-day visa which will let you open a bank account once you arrive in Thailand. And that will let you prepare to apply for the 1-year extension.

@Benjamin **********

if you have a Thai wife, then get a non-O based on marriage to Thai

@Paul *****

it's easier at home than it is in Thailand. Especially since you have to have a Thai bank account or embassy certified income to apply in Thailand and you cannot get a bank account without already having a long term visa. So that means agent is the only option for the bank account

There is no limit. But that doesn't mean it's unlimited. It's much more about how long you've been in Thailand than it is about how many times you've entered. Around 90 days in the past 6 months they start to interrogate you. Around 5-6 months in the last year or so and you're looking at possibly being denied entry. A tourist visa isn't likely to help if it's gotten to that point.

You don't have any options except a border bounce. You don't even have enough time yet arrange an agent

@Ray *******

yes. But that's not condoned by immigration

Many people have done exactly this. Shouldn't be any issues

@Adam **************

the window for doing a 90 day report is 14 days before your due date until 7 days after your due date.