They asked me for my TM30 when I extended my 90 day Non O to a 12 month visa.

@Trav *********

how is he giving bullshit information. What he said is correct, if you dont have a will the government will take it.

I cant offer too much advice as I am not on a retirement visa but I do have a Non O and health insurance currently isn't a requirement for it. Also I wouldn't worry too much about using the Thai banks. I opened up my account with KBank using my initial Non O and had no issues whatsoever. Most of the people, not all but most, who are having issues with the banks are people who opened accounts with banks when they weren't entitled to them and Bangkok Bank customers.

@Trav *********

at least Chang is contributing and not just saying who cares!

The initial visa application is really straightforward. If i were you would I have a look. Which visa are you trying to get?

DTV would probably be the best fit.

Glad it all went smoothly for you. Im just waiting on my extension being granted, hopefully get it any day now. You'll just have to drink beers tonight instead!

@John ******

not normally but some people still manage it.

@Simone ******

it's something I've never understood, I want people to take care of my property and I also don't want to be worrying about looking for tenants every 6 months to a year.

@Simone ******

you have to hold out for a good contract, as a renter you can be taken advantage of very easily, especially when you are responsible for repairs and decorations