David Moloney thanks David (and others) for your advice. It does seem retirement extension is easier and and simpler in a lot of ways.

Alexander DThornerian Thanks Alexander. Does non health insurance also apply for the marriage extension? Is helping out in my spouse's shop considered working and if so, would the marriage extension for a potential work option be better than a retirement extension?

Somsap Lackey Thanks for your (and others reply) i am leaning towards the marriage extension, is having private health insurance mandatory for the marriage or retirement extensions?

On a retirement or marriage visa. Will l need private health insurance whilst l am living, and will this be challenging to purchase as i get older?

@Deepak ******

thanks. Good to know.

Nongnuch Kamdee Thanks so much for your detailed information.

Robert Merrell with health insurance are there any providers that l should consider?

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful and considerate responses. If l can meet the 800,000 baht, does this have to be in a Thai bank account? What are the benefits and advantages between the Retirement and Marriage extension visas. Will l need to have private health insurance till l pass, which I understand could be problematic and expensive given some pre-existing health conditions, (but nothing serious like heart problems or cancer).