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

Hello, Brandon, I was thinking it was better than it sounded when received the email of approval, but had no clue how much better until I read your respond. The $200 was a surprise but after all the work I just paid it. Thank you so much for explaining it to me, and now I think I mostly understand it. Now I am so much more looking forward to my possibly semi permanent trip to Thailand. FYI: I read your response 4 time then copied and pasted it to myself in a email. Additional question is how soon can I go to immigration to get the 30 day extension? I booked a trip somewhere close just because I needed a exit ticket, that will likely be my first renewal. Thanks again!!!

@Greg ********

how did you get the a Thai bank account opened?

I have just a little under 1M actual flight miles. Used to be Platinum every year on Northwest (now Delta). I flew so much that I was alway upgraded to first class on all domestic flights. I always booked isle seats because I preferred them on the flight and I like to stand up as soon as we land because I have been sitting so long. To those on here with the 1.5 seconds earlier to get off the plane to be polite I will just say you are less than smart. To all go good people have a great day, to all the not nice people well, eat my shorts

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

why is blue color mentioned specifically?

I have my favorite pen and alway get black. Can get same in blue if there is a reason?

@Robert ***********

thank you. Was thinking of heading straight for Chiang Rai. If I arrive with tourists visa, where would you suggest I initially stay to apply for 0 Visa?

@Robert ***********

following even though it is giving me a head ache. Please pm me if I can video WhatsApp with you. After looking into it, the renewable one year retirement visa is likely best for my purposes. First basic question? File while in USA or just head over and then file.

Doctor checks notarized criminal record clear notarized.

In the future consider getting Fat-book passport. Has double the pages, and is what I alway get.

Are you taxed in Thailand?

Capital gains, Social Security, USA income from rental properties?

@Kool ******

I am planning to visit and want to keep my options open. Likely purchase refundable return ticket if I must show one. My question is the LTR worth the trouble, not sure what it get the holder over just showing up. I am American and qualify for a couple options on the LTR...

I have no doubt that I am going to experience sticker shock at the prices in Thailand. Have been spending much time in the Bahamas and BVI and everything is outrageously overpriced.

I am American coming to Thailand for possible permanent retirement, and would like to better understand visa options.

I qualify for a couple of LTR visa options but don’t know what is gets me over just getting one when I arrive.

What is the advantage of LTR, is it worth the trouble?