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

You are amazing. I swear, you know everything! And, you’re great at explaining it.

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

I’m arriving in early January so I haven’t seen the TDAC yet. Is it an electronic document that I can show on my device or is it something that I need to print and show?

@Mike *******

Why not get an OA? Why did you switch to the non-o? It seems like a hassle to keep getting those extensions.

@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.