yes I realise that's their main reason but it seems rather stupid, when the visa exempt costs are so low in comparison. If I do go and live there I'd be traveling about every 90 days for at least 2 weeks, so I can't see what visa would be financially best/ and legal?
They want people to spend money in Thailand but how can you do that if you have to sit on 800k permanently. Surely most bank accounts can expect to fluctuate. I really don't understand this retirement visa. I'm watching and learning, but can't see much advantage compared to visa exempt for 90 days. (Uk)