@Garrett **********

exactly. There will be nothing to worry about other than my 90 day reporting.

Those can be done online or at immigration office?

@Brook *******

sir you mentioned having this done in Maryland. Would you please refer me to the doctor. I’ll gladly drive there.

@Brook *******

honestly I’m not. Been to urgent care, passport health and local health department. No luck. Either they can’t preform the tests or will charge me hundreds to do so. I don’t have medical insurance.

@Brook *******

hello Brook, thank you for all the useful information. I’m not finding doctors willing to sigh without ridiculous testing. I live in Northern VA so perhaps I can go to MD to see you doctor if you’re willing to share his/her name with me.

@เอ็ดเวิร์ด ******

I’ve heard the same but I don’t currently have a Thai bank account. Even if I was able to open one with a TR visa I believe the funds have to be in there for 60 or 90 days prior to applying for retirement visa.

@เอ็ดเวิร์ด ******

yes I’m in the USA

@Garrett **********

unfortunately here doctors fear getting sued and having their license pulled even over a silly form that’ll get filed away with my paperwork.

If I enter with a TR visa will it be difficult opening a bank account to transfer the funds for applying for non-O visa?

@Brook *******

unfortunately here doctors are not willing to put their license on the line even for a generic looking, ridiculous form going to an embassy. They want to run tests before signing anything.

I’ve considered a tourist visa but then I’ll need to purchase a round trip flight, try to open a Thai bank account and transfer funds. Overall probably spend more money and time at immigration.

@Bobby *******

hi Bob. Do you know if Thai banks will allow opening an account with a 90 day non-O visa? It’s needed for transferring the required amount to apply for the 1 year. Thanks

@Caleb **************

thanks for the link. I was asking cause I’ll need a procedure very soon and considering getting it done in Bkk as well.