@John *******

Commenting on a post helps to "boost" it so more people see it. Otherwise, sometimes it gets lost in the feed. That's why.

@Stephan **********

Thanks for the clarification!

Yes. The money must be in a Thai bank and age (at least 3 months I think?). It must stay in the bank almost year round. I think you can withdraw down to 400k, but I'm not sure of the timelines here.

You'll have to get a certified statement from your bank as well.

I'm sure others will chime in here with clarification or corrections.

Buy what we call a "throw away ticket". Super cheap one way to Kuala Lumpur or the like. They may not ask for it, but if you don't have one, it's a sure thing that they will ask.

Do the elite visa until you reach 50. Then retirement.

It would be WAY cheaper to store the stuff your husband can't live without, and start new here. It is hard letting go sometimes, but once here, he will most likely realize you don't need any of it. With the storage option, you can always retrieve it Iater.

Furnishings are super cheap here. All the expats have been in your spot and are advising you. I've been in Thailand for 9 years. We came with 3 back packs. It was great not to have to deal with the "stuff" headache.

I hope you will show him these comments.

Create a LinkedIn profile, and look there. Also look on Glass Door. Prices are VERY cheap here, but salaries aren't as high either.

You can also look for remote jobs to work from anywhere.

Having a physical job in Thailand would require the company to set you up with a Non B visa and work permit (as stated above).

If you're working remotely for a foreign company, you can look at the various types of the LTR (Long term residency) visas.

@Jim *******

you're right. I will correct that.

@Amanda *******

No. Sadly it does not. To volunteer in Thailand, you must have a non P

0 visa and a work permit. Unreal, I know, but "this is Thailand".

More recently and especially during covid, people and agencies started taking advantage of the "volunteer" option because they couldn't travel. So now, having a volunteer visa is like a big black mark in your passport. A person I know well, who is an owner of a legit foundation, has had major issues with a volunteer visa, despite all the mounds of paperwork requested and provided. This person was forced to leave the country and come back in on a tourist visa. Not sure what next steps will be on this.

Best thing to do is to speak with the director of a school, and the local immigration dept. They can further advise you.

You can absolutely not work (or volunteer) on a tourist visa.

@Mark **********

you're right on that mattress! That is one of the 2 things we bought after we settled. Mattress and a couch