If you find the process complicated then one option is to come to Thailand and get an agent to sort out the retirement visa for you. The agent who runs this group can help.
I applied in Taipei during its' hey day as the most popular place of application due to its' in person same day approval. As long as you understand what Taipei requires you will be fine e.g 6mths bank statements income highlighted, business registration certificates. There are less Taipei posts nowadays in part due to Softpower applicants needing to submit same docs as workcation applicants.
Gold is 900k, Platinum 1.5m 10yrs, . This Bronze is 650k it does not give the same spa, golf discounts etc like the others. it was set up to compete with the DTV.
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.