@Jim *******

in your opinion I use mine quite a bit

@Graham *****

yes so thats why personally i think its a good visa for initial retirement, gives you time sort out bank account and get an idea if you want to truly stay. Seen so many people give up after a year and decide thailands not for them for whatever reason

@Janin *****

Yes but not in Thai bank as I said. Thats the benifit can keep overseas probably earning interest

The OA is good initially till you get the lay of the land and want to truly commit to Thailand

Cons need insurance (not a bad thing) pros you dont need money in Thai bank

@Ron *******

tourist visa or Non O ?

Ask or drive around. But phuket is expensive

@Tony ********

ok cool send you message not sure when we up that way.

We are in BKK, Samat Sakorn and Ratchaburi now

@Tony ********

Are you in Isarn now ? Wherabouts

@Nate *****

its 30 year lease not 35 year

Try these two groups Building in Thailand group Residential Construction for Expats Thailand you will gdt better answers. But basically i would say no unless you have someine you really trust. You need to be there. Rent somewhere near

There is a great book building in thailand that will explain all the pitfalls here.

We have had our land 5 years now and still in planning stage. Research is key