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...

@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.

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