@Richard ********

well that's how I've been living here on a retirement visa . I had to apply for a Non O visa first then a retirement Visa . So yeah total I got 15 months and renew every year

@Richard ********

, i know . I have a retirement visa . 3 months plus 12 months .

Why not apply for a retirement visa first . It's good for 15 months . While you're in Thailand , you can learn the ins and out , what kind of business you want to get involved in , talk to the expats that are already in business here , make friends , learn the rules and regulations , see a

Lawyer , agents , etc ........

Is this your first divorce ? You'll find out soon enough . All depends how mature both of you are .

International transfer fee is high if you sent from your bank . They're in the business to make money .

You have 2 options . Go thru a reputable visa agent or thru Thai Consulate from home and apply . I got mine in 3 weeks but I was already a tourist in Thailand & acquired the assistance of a visa agent . Opening up a thai bank account was easy as 123

We flew in during COVID & 2nd time around we didn't have onward tickets just one way tickets & Japan Airline asked & we just told them yeah we're moving forward we just don't know yet either via train or another method but we'll figure it out once we get there and off to Thailand we went 😂

I'm just gonna chime in like everyone else here . So you invested money with a Thai , you don't know anything about business but somehow you trusted a stranger and now you want sound advice from FB ? You gotta be kidding , right ? Kiss that money good bye . Try seeking legal advice not FB & why are you seeking advice on FB is beyond me anyway

Loose lips sink ship . If you find a legit Thai visa agent they will tell you what type of visa you need , the ins and out . You can't get a retirement visa and work at the same time unless you're doing it under the table but then if you do it's not something you announce on social media . There are other options besides the retirement visa that will allow you to obtain a work permit .

@George ********

my pleasure