@Mark *******

I would argue that having to deal with an extension every year is a disadvantage. You have to by physically in Thailand during a particular window every year or your visa will lapse. Also, you have to pay for that extension. Where as pay once and don't worry about it for several years. I travel a lot so leaving every six months is no problem. However, someone not leaving the country often, then I guess you are right and the retirement visa is advantageous as you can just stay in country indefinitely.

@Timothy *********

No need to transfer. Can be in US bank accout at same value as 500k baht

In US accounts, no need for thai acct

I was approved with money in 2 different accounts in screenshotted wtih them next to eacother. Also, showed a 1099 form as they asked for a tax form frfom 2023

@Joey ********

Did you tell them you were abroad or could they tell from your application? Wondering how they know 🤔

@Tod ********

yeah I have read others mention like this so was curious of the actual experiences of Americans using it. I guess I will find out soon enough lol.

thank you gentleman for the information

Thank you gentlemen for your responses. This is helpful information

Anyone know how far in advance you can go for the 60 day extension? I am only about 3 weeks into my current 60 extension, but if I could get a fresh 60 days right before they discontinue it, prob worth it. Seems they are giving 60 days from the point of extension, not expiration of existing visa.

There shouldn't be any 90 day reporting on a 60 day visa right? Your extension of your previous visa is basically reporting as you went to immigration. I would imagine a 90 day reporting would only matter on visas longer than 90 days... But I don't know anything for certain lol.