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@Jesper ******
The Retirement Visa and following Extensions of stay are "Non Immigrant" and by definition, you cannot be a resident..
Paul *******
If you come on a visa exempt stamp you are considered to be a tourist and it is impossible to open a bank account as a tourist, Get a long term visa prior to coming to Thailand.
Paul *******
I have had two Bangkok Bank accounts for over ten years. Neither account was ever stopped or suspended.
Paul *******
Very unl;ikey to be able to open a bank account unless you have a long tern visa or extension of stay.
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@Jo *********
And you live in Thailand and expect logic. Good luck with that.
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@Max ************
555. I have never met a Western man who married a Thai lady and saved money.
Paul *******
You will need a 12 month retirement visa obtained while you are in Australia.
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@Mark *******
If not married to a Thai, I doubt that a foreigener can get a housebbok.
Paul *******
You do not need an agent. As long as you have a Thai wife and she has a housebook in her name she can assist you to obtain a Thai ID and yellow housebook,