@Joe *********

that's what wills are for.

You haven't got a visa. So go extend asap and take both passports.

For 5 week stay, I used money supermarket. Clicked "preexisting conditions" filled in the on line info and it gave me several to chose from. I'm not sure for longer stays but a Thai policy might be better.

If your embassy supplies the affidavit on the 65k I think you can.

Otherwise I think you'd have to use the 800k for first year extension whilst also transferring the 65k in monthly. Then switch the second year to the income method. Think I've said that right. 🙄

What 180 days rule do you mean?

@Alan *******

best to start by getting non-O before arriving because they'll need to set up a bank account. IF they plan to stay on a retirement basis.

@Marco ********

in what way?

@Alison *********

I don't think you need the tests. I think most just sign you off on the form. Ask again on here for others solution to the medical form.

@Faye ******

I know you can open an account with a non-OA. But it's insurance linked. So the visa is valid to insurance date.

@Alison *********

Get the non-O. Go open a bank account asap once you arrive. Might need to check what paperwork they want. If you have a Thai friend can go with you that helps. The point us with Non-O you'd need to deposit 800,000 tbt to get the one year extension. If that's the time you'd need. The non-OA doesn't need the money in thailand. So it may suit you. I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's death. What a terrible time for you.