@Damo *****

is that the name on the evisa site? I would just as soon get that one, not have to worry about transferring money over and just spend a few months in the Philippines, Japan and other countries (or go back home for a bit) to finish out the year.

@Brandon ***********

I have the same question as Kevin below. Everything I've read and watched vids on say to get the Non O Visa first. I'd love to know an easier way. I'm searching for Thailand visa agents in the US now, hoping I can find one that can expedite it for me. I was hoping to find a bank that does business in the US and Thailand and open an account in the US and it would be in the Thailand branch upon arrival, but no so such luck.

Good Luck. Going through the same thing now. A bit confusing, but lots of people on here to help. I'm getting the tourist visa to get to Thailand, then once there, going for the retirement visa. Trying it on my own at first, but kind of resigned to using an agent to grease the wheels with the bank account or if I run into any issues.

@Paras *******

I have the same question you do. Been watching lots of vids on You Tube and it seems Pattaya is easier and apparently much cheaper than Bangkok. Some people on there mentioned Nan and Maneerat that others mentioned above. I might try the Thai Visa Center mentioned above also. I’m headed that way in early July. I’ll save this post to see if you found a solution, but if I do first, I’ll message you. Good luck.

Are you going to get the exemption on arrival or do the Tourist Visa first then get the retirement visa after arriving. I wish there agents here in the US that could do it before I get there. Anyone know someone?

@Jim *********

How does that compare to Wise, if you have ever used that app? And it is $1.99 total, or also a percentage? So at 36, $800,000 baht would equate to $22,222? Wise says it would $800,000 to $21,828 USD. Am I figuring that right?

@Larry *********

Did u come from the US? Customs agent told me they could confiscate the money if it is over $10,000 in cash. I know banks have to alert the IRS if you deposit more than $10k in cash at one time.

Any chance a bank would accept a cashier's check from the US for $800k baht (or $22k USD)? I was told by a customs agent that I can't take that much cash through in the US even though Thailand allows it.

@Lee-Ann ******

Thank you, I'll give it a shot.

@Lee-Ann ******

Any idea how to add a VPN to it? I tried to do it when it wasn't working in Thailand and never could figure it out. Thanks.

@Wayne ********

are u from the US? Are u using a VPN? I was in Thailand for 2 months and could get nothing but pay apps for movies and TV shows.