And I believe you can spend the cash as you go as ,one as you keep up the deposits ?

@Nick *********

that’s just bull. Yes they want you to do but it’s just to get a sale. Yi7 think every Thai does that?

Just ask them for their exact requirements in writing. Do it and go back to the same branch

@Steve ******

in your name. Living in someone’s house doesn’t count

Annoying but you have proof of the visa etc all at immigration. Go back to them and ask for copies if you don’t have them and then go to the embassy who should be able to sort this and save you returning. After all they are there to represent the British people in Thailand.

Just used mine this morning. All normal.

No info from Wise. Contact them and restart your phone fully.

Nice to get some feedback. Hope you make a good choice

@Peter *******

for sure but they can’t make that judgement call. If there used to be a child living with you ( or family) then they have to assume support is required. After all that’s one key reason why Thai women find a foreigner to provide some level of good financial support.

That’s an easy option out for them.

My girlfriend has a child so that was the reason we gave that she would return.

Go back and explain that it is normal to get to know your friends too but she has to return.

We now do 6 months in UK and 6 months in Thailand but I am retired now. Always found it is easier for you to visit the embassy next time you are here.

@Robin ***********

I see someone posted the UK government website link. These are your only options. There is a visa with the right to join family which includes spouse or partner. Think this is your best bet and if you have done at least 2 years of the longer term tourist visa should be easier

Same cost if you are 50 or 70 but as you say you may live to you are 100