@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?

@Pete ******

OK, thanks....it will cost me more than that to fly home to Australia and rent and pay living expenses whilst I wait for the visa from abroad.

@Wannikea ********

Thank you

@Alastair *******************

I was under the impression if I apply for the TM7 I can get an extension for upto 12 months and then organise the bank account and transfer of funds from my bank account in Australia....am I wrong in assuming this?

Question, should I apply for the TM 7 first through immigration before I see a visa agent or will that be part of the complete Retirement Visa application carried out by the visa agent?

@Paul ********

No I don't have any account yet, that is why I want to use a visa agent, I understand it is difficult to open a Thai bank account in the current political climate.

@Richard **********

Thank you

@Phil *****

Thank you