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@Kent *******
No it can used, but balance needs to 800k 2 months before extension of the visa.. Search the group for loads of info on the retirement visa.
Martyn ***********
I'm assuming your over 50...? retirement visa is far less hassle than spouse visa. Though does tie up 800k in the bank.
Martyn ***********
Mine last week.. Applied Monday lunchtime, got the approval Thursday evening about 6.45pm...
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@Luckchanok *********
at Maneerat Travel, soi
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.. Pattaya

Highly recommended by many.
Martyn ***********
Without knowing how long you want to stay? Difficult to actually give good advice....
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@Chris *****
A little judgemental don't think? How can you be too old to retire?
Martyn ***********
Why is not clear to you? You even say it yourself, 2 months before.. So what do you think will happen?? You won't be getting the extension... If you can't put the money in the bank in time? use an agent..
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@Toci ******
no 1 month extension is available for retirement visa.. you'll be at the mercy of the officer and possibly they will need 'incentives' to smooth the process because of the situation..

Getting around the rules is exactly what he could need and what agents can do..
Martyn ***********
Retirement visa will be far less hassle than spouse visa.. Conveying your licence to a Thai one is easy to do yourself, highly recommend doing this in Rayong.. It is appointment only now apparently.