Is it possible to set up 65k baht monthly automatic transfers from Wise to a Thai bank to meet the visa requirements?

@Luebbener *******

Do you mind sharing the cost for that service and agency name?

@Mark *********

What immigration office did you get the letter from? Also, were you on a tourist visa when you asked for letter?

@Omi ******

You should still be able to get good deals on these hotels. I really like Kritthai Residence Hotel as Stadium BTS is at the doorstep and walkable to many malls and foodie areas.

If you are coming alone, I suggest the Kritthai Residence Hotel, which is direct across the street the MBK mall and walking distance to Siam Square as well. Also, the Stadium BTS is at the doorstep. Agoda has good pricing for this hotel. For even cheaper pricing is Citrus Sukhumvit 13 Nana or Citrus Sukhumvit 11 are a good choices. These two are more located to the nighlife, club and food scenes. Another point is that these are low rise hotels which many people are considering due to recent eathquake event. Cheers!!

If I decide to apply for the retirement type "O" visa while already in Thailand, what type of visa is recommended to do the initial entry to Thailand? Coming from the US as a tourist we are given a 30 day visa exemption. Is that enough to allow me to then apply for the "O" retirement visa?

@Richard *******

Thanks for this valuable information!! I do have a few other questions that you may be able to answer....Once you recieved your "AO" visa approval while still in the US, does the Thai consulate provide "OA" visa for you to travel and move to Thailand? After receiving the "OA" visa and moving to Thailand, what are the final steps to complete the process? Also, when does the 12 month renewal time clock start on the "OA" visa? Does it start once it is approved while in the US or after you arrive in Thailand? Lastly, did you have any obstacles in getting the health/medical form filled out by your doctor? Thanks in advance!!

@Wannikea ********

Can you confirm where in the Thai Embassy/Consulate website it states that one cannot use the monthly deposits 65k baht from a pension for the initial "O" or "OA type visa?

I am also confused about the required renewing frequency between the Type "O" visa and the Type "OA" visa. The "O" visa is stated as being a 90 day visa, while the "OA" is 1 year visa. If I plan to retire using one of these two visas, the "O" does not makes sense if I need to renew every 90 days.

@Stuart ********

I am bit confused about the monthly Soc. Sec./pension to cover the 65k monthly income requirement alternative to the 800k option. The Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate website states that one can utilize a certified monthly pension income of no less than 65k baht.