@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...

@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