@Greg **********

Omigosh - so many letters! I’m not sure I said the right thing in my prior response. I think i meant O-A. Here’s what I found on their website. I have or can get everything on their list, I think.

@Greg **********

Thank you for taking the time (and typing) to explain all this. This was very helpful and you did a great job of explaining it. Here’s what‘s going on - I applied for and received a multiple entry tourist visa that has been approved for six months. I did this because 1) it was easy and 2) I’m not prepared to make this legal leap during the 1 month I’ll be in Chiang Mai this time. I want to explore the area and culture to see if I feel like it will be a good fit before I start opening bank accounts, buying insurance and selling all my worldly possessions in the States. If all goes well and I decide to make this leap, is there any reason that I shouldn’t (or can’t) apply for an O-X after I return state-side? It seems like I could skip the whole O visa application/then extension permit entirely. I qualify with income, have a criminal clearance, medical certification, and can obtain the needed medical insurance documentation. Then I could return on the OX visa, open a bank account and rent an apartment before returning to the States to close up my household. Does this sound reasonable or is there an OX requirement that I missed?

@Phil *****

Do you know where immigration is located? I haven’t been able to find an office in Chiang Mai when I search online.

@Stuart **********

How do you “go to immigration”? Is there an office in Chiang Mai? I haven’t been able to find one.

@Mel ***********

Drat! facebook wouldn’t let me send a request. Would you please add me?

@Mel ***********

Thanks. I’d like to send you a friend request so I can “hang onto you”. I have to direct my attention to holiday prep as the grandkids are arriving Monday. Would love to chat after they go!

@Edmund ********

Is there an immigration office in Chiang Mai? I don’t live near one in the States.

@Wayne ********

Thank you for your helpfulness and kindness.

@Wayne ********

Well, I guess I can try submitting the application. Then I’ll know if they reject it for the criminal check.

@Frank *********

I am, through the eVisa thai portal - processed in Los Angeles.