It’s true much easier to do a border run

@Ernesto *******

yes

You really need to read the requirements on the Thai visa website

You can enter on visa exempt for 60 days but if you want to retire in Thailand and are over 50

Apply for non O visa from home, ensure 800 K THB in Thai bank account for minimum 2 months and then apply for 12 month extension based on retirement at immigration office

I have no idea how you do it once in country but again if you read the website it will be outlined for you

@Bob ******

the monthly income deposits into a Thai bank are only ok for your second year extension The first years extension relies on 800K thb in a Thai bank

Again I suggest you read the requirements 😀

It will depend on the IO who manages your application Lots of people have been approved in this situation

Good luck

@Bob ******

ok but I have no idea how that meets Thai visa requirements as I’m not American. The 2 week holiday is up to you but doesn’t help nor hinder the visa process

@Bob ******

yes I assumed that when you said ‘ retire’ in Thailand rather than visit for x time

I assume you are over 50 in which case deciding where to live should not be beyond you No one else can tell you this

Read the requirements, as a starting point, and ensure you meet all of them

Then get an non O visa at home, go to Thailand, open bank account, deposit required funds at least two months before your visa expires, go to immigration and get an extension based on retirement

I don’t think so There have been posts about trying to do this but from memory none were successful