@Alexey *********

👍

@Cyrill ******

thank you!

@Glen ******

Yes, I carry medical insurance anyway, but, the only thing that may be of benefit would be the work permit, not that I plan on actually working but I have considered starting a small business for my Thai family, (wife and two children, now 15 and 17) so they can earn a living and learn about running a business. I would only be in an advisory role but in Thailand under the Retirement Visa, even that is actually illegal.

@Alexey *********

I will be marrying a Thai woman in a few months, but I’m already here on a retirement visa. I have been wondering if there’s any benefit “for me” to renew as a O for Marriage after marriage. The only thing I see is it lowers the financial income requirement but I’m not really worried about that.

@Alexey *********

“it is a sponsor visa?” Are you indicating that your marriage is only for the visa?

@Alexey *********

Why? What is your point?

@Brenda ********

yes

@Ron ******

Good for you! Some people would prefer to use them, that’s why they exist. I for one would rather pay for it, than to duck with it.

@Ron ******

you haven’t done much research then. That’s the worst way to go about it!

Come to Thailand, go to an agent. I highly recommend Anna Visa in Hua Hin. Let them handle everything. Best decision I made!

Why does it have to be Thailand for 6 months? Make it easy on yourself and do 90 in Thailand and 90 in Malaysia where nearly every nationality gets 90 day free tourist visa. Plus, it’s an awesome place!