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@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?
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@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?
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@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.
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In the future consider getting Fat-book passport. Has double the pages, and is what I alway get.
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Are you taxed in Thailand?

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