Like Brandon says....Yes maybe not, depending on your IO's local policy.

@John ********

You pay your money and take your choice. A "cheap lawyer" will probably just do a cheap job. Pay peanuts get monkeys my friend. This lady wants to get home to see her Thai family whatever the reason for her being blacklisted.

Most "retired" people live off their state / private pensions / savings as you are planning to do.

Each individual will budget accordingly with their lifestyle choices / exchange rates etc. There is no one size cap that fits all.

Monthly retirement income min requirement is 65k Thai Baht or 800k in Thai bank account to comply with Non O Retirement Visa regulations.

Anything else as they say is up to you. 🙂

This information and similar can be found on the FAQ's on Royal Thai Immigration Website...🙂

@Stuart ********

Stuart....the CJD fiasco (Mad Cow Disease) is no longer a barrier to giving blood in Thailand. The news is slowly cascading across all sectors. And hopefully the questions on the consent form will be removed.

You may be able to open an account this way with BKK bank in your home country....but not so here in Thailand as people have said already.

The clue is "multi entry permit".

The 90 days reporting requirement stops on exit and starts again on re entry to the Kingdom.

However your IO wants you to report / not report get it confirmed in writing, with an official stamp and the officers name etc.

Correct.....As Brandon says it can be a reason to deny you entry.

As easy as talking to your pension provider giving them your preferred bank details. Et Voilà your pension is paid into your bank in Thailand.🙂