@Terry **********

Laos is the best option for you.

Thank you for all the contributors to my post, you have all been very helpful.

I clearly understand now that I must apply for the non-O immigrant visa outside of Thailand and then re-enter Thailand on the 90 day visa and open the Thai bank account, then deposit the 800,000 Thai baht, then wait for approx 2 months and apply for the extension for upto 12 months on the non-O visa.....then renew the visa every 12 months and attend immigration every 90 days for reporting.

Does this sound correct?

Cheers

Vaughn.

@Narong ******

yes, I have decided to do it myself now, the members of this page have been very helpful and informative.

@Ann *********

did you use a visa agent?

If so what agency and can you open a bank account in Thailand?

Thanks.

@Paul ********

what agency did you use in Laos, I'm going to apply for the non-O visa there.

Thanks.

@Brandon ***********

how long does the non-O visa give me? Can it be renewed every 12 months?

Is this a retirement visa?

Thanks for your help😄

@David *********

is this the website that you used?

@Brandon ***********

Hi Brandon,

What is your best advice, I don't mind paying for professional service from a visa agent in Bangkok, do you think I would be eligible for a retirement visa and of course the Thai bank account if applying from inside Thailand, I am living with my girlfriend in Sakon Nakhon Provence and she can confirm that I am residing in her family house.

@Paul ********

when did you do this in Laos?