@Sarick *********

do iou mean that I have to ask for these 3 documents?

Thanks for all advice and clarification. Very much appreciated

Understood and appreciate the advice.

So 2 more questions. Seems much easier to get Non-Immigrant O Retirement Visa from Thai embassy for 90 days and then look for extension in Thailand. As I will already have supplied bank statements and pensiin detdiks will I have to do all this again and transfer funds into Thai savings account. Was hooing to skip this by arriving with visa.

I could also apply for METV for 6 months from embassy and then go for Retirement visa inside Thailand.

Which would be easiest option.

Taking a while to get my head around all this. Thanks for being patient.

@Brandon ***********

thank you

Thanks for all advice. Jury seems to be out on whether multi-visa or retirement is best. Am I correct in that if I go for retirement then I can just extend each year but for the METV I woiod have to apply from outside Thailand each year?

I stayed almost 9 months las year but I dont want all the hassle of going out and in and woth the way things seem to be going I would prefer to br legit. I have funds.

So my question in relation to not receiving my visa before travelling was answered by Brandon. Could this be entry by land border to activate?

Thanks for help. I followed a lead and think I have what I need. Appreciate all advice

@Neil ********

yes please do

@John *********

yes self insurance 😂 Thanks for clarification

Thanks for helpful info