TY will look into the QR code.

I also read about the difficulty in opening Thai bank account but apparently I was very lucky here in Chiang Rai Bangkok Bank. I already had my car and motorcycle Thai driver’s licenses, that might have helped. Here about 2 weeks total and have monthly rental, licenses, and Thai bank account.

@Brandon ***********

very impressed with such a fast response, enter on the keyboard sent last post before I was finished. I have met someone in person in Chiang Rai I know from YouTube video which is mostly involved with Chiang Rai. His Thai wife offers assisting in opening bank account and getting retirement visa. Thai wife offers hourly assistance such as drivers license for 400 Baht per hours (pick you up and drive you and help with inside), and a package deal for 20K Baht for assistance opening bank account including sponsorship, 90 day visa conversion to another type requiring 1 day 800K Baht monies in Thai bank account and then switching to annual retirement visa. 400 Baht per hour is a little less than $12.00 per hours, so while feels high initially might be reasonable. 20K Baht is under $600 and if it makes things easy potentially monies well spent. Would like your opinion on here and a quick phone call if you would not mind.

@Brandon ***********

Hello

@Brandon ***********

, I am having a terrific time here in Chiang Rai, and have three Thai friends who will help me when I ask. I would like your advice on the process for ultimately getting retirement visa.

@Mike ***

thank you, makes sense now.

@Lyndon *******

I presume you are joking a bit. So far some of the nicest people. Remember I am in Chiang Rai not Bangkok.

Good information thanks for sharing

I just arrived Chiang Mai yesterday and on Greenbus now heading to Chiang Rai.

I was looking into the retirement visa, but thought impossible because could not open Thai bank account etc.

I paid the $200 and have the 60 days which I can work into about 9 months while I look retirement visa while in Thailand.

@Dave ********

thanks Dave and all,

I was just asking because I am curious. No marriage in my current plan, but will not rule anything out. I just wanted to know if I did marry a Thai lady if she would qualify to receive SS if and when I pass on.

@Kool ******

just curious are there any rules about spending so many days in USA, or duration of

Marriage to receive SS?

@Chana *******

thank you for the warning...