@Ralph ******

To get the full pension you would have to have lived in NZ from age 20 to 65. If have lived there less time you would receive th for each month you resided there.

So you want your marriage registered in Thailand?

Francis...best to visit the Thai Embassy Wgtn website, all the info for visas is there and then you can decide what best suits your situation. If you are looking to live permanently in Thailand the Non Imm O is likely the best option. You can apply through the e-visa system here in NZ or do it from within Thailand. Costs more to obtain here ($800) but less route marching back and forth to immigration to do it there. Also easier to open bank accounts if you have the visa when you arrive. Your pension won't be taxed in NZ as you will be come a non-resident for tax. Plenty of info on what's currently happening with taxation in Thailand, do a bit of research and get an understanding of how it will affect you.

Could have been denied entry if they were trying to live in Thailand on tourist visas/extensions. Only infinite until the officer tells you it’s not.

@Robert *****

Property could be defined as anything you buy, it becomes your property. Yes I know the intent in the context on Wise means house, condos etc. Just thought I’d throw it in, think out the square so to speak 🤔

@Andreas ********

Why would you be reliant on an agent for a second year if you exit/re-enter Thailand and start afresh with a NEW visa application? The example you refer to is based on the applicant remaining in Thailand.

@Marcus *******

Tell me the world is flat😂😂😂

Reading your info and assuming you are in Thailand and want to stay there the easiest solution would be to use an agent for first year, get your 800k sorted to use next year, leave without reentry permit to get off that 'agent' job, turn around come back in visa exempt, apply for Non Imm O in country. You've got the bank account with 800k in it now, you'll need to use that for the first year, then for following years you can use the 65k monthly transfers to meet bank requirements. Don't think you're stuck with an agent forever but given your situation that might be the way to go.

@Tom *******

In Thai number 5 is ha.

👍Nice. I did 22 years in the RNZAF, we had A4Ks back then until the strike wing was disbanded by the government of the day. Moving to LOS next year, can't wait🙂