Thank you for the responses. The mission is complete. I decided to do business with krungthai bank since they were the most helpful. deposit done, app setup done and debit card with visa logo.

Going to be hard to find a visa agent that will supply the 800,000 baht.. the money is tied up too long now.

@Jen **

Thailand is dog friendly … they are everywhere but I have never tried to import one. Plus if you are renting a condo it will most likely not allow animals and they don’t care if it’s a service animal ..

Have you been to Thailand before ?If you plan on moving there you need to spend several months there visiting different areas and try to experience Thailand as a local not a tourist.. there is a huge difference

@Jen **

Jen F you need to apply for your visa using the Thai E Visa website.

I applied for the Non-o (90 day) retirement visa. Once in Thailand I will have to open a bank account (you need long term visa like the non-o to open account) I’ll make the required deposit and wait the required 2 months before applying for the 12 month extension.

Talk to Mark Larson listed above , he is in LA too

I just got my Non-O 90 day visa approved at the New York embassy.. the visa took around 30 days to be approved and the visa is good for 3 months ..

Nonthaburi, you need TM30 and Long term visa

New York and it’s been close to 2 weeks

I’m waiting for mine ( non- o retirement ) to be completed by the embassy, the process seems very slow so give yourself some extra time.

@Nongnuch *******

I understand but I’m not paying 7000 baht for coming that cost 2000 (1500 RC and 500 for licenses .. I don’t mind greasing the wheel but that’s ridiculous