Does anyone have a recent requirements list (the piece of paper they have there), for the O-A retirement visa, from the Samui office?

None of this will apply

@Ma**

, I am currently in Thailand on an O-A visa.

I have done 1 extension on the O-A and got the income letter from the Embassy in BKK.

Yes, understood

@Bra****

, I am also planning to get the requirements directly from the immigration office.

Thank you for your feedback.

Yes, understood

@Bra****

, thank you. I'm Canadian so I am able to get the monthly income letter from my Embassy.

Regarding a license, get an International Drivers Permit, that will take care of any license issue for the short term. To simplify life I would get a Thai license once in the country.

With your IDP and license from home it is pretty simple to do. Check the Thailand motor office (not sure of the correct name) site. Also do a search on the expat groups, there is good info there as well.

When I look at a hotel (or whatever) nowadays I always look for recent reviews. That is at least and indication that they have been recently operational.

Thank you for confirming

@T**

, thought that info might be helpful for those who have that option.

Just for clarity for those who have the option, would the proof of income letter from your embassy work for #1?

Yes they certainly do

@T**

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