I applied my oa 2 yrs ago from us, but I think it should be the same for Canada. U need the following as I remember n additional forms listed from the embassy.

1. Oa application form.

2. Medical check form as from embassy web site.

3. No criminal record form FBI from us, not sure which agency about Canada.

4. 800k deposit at yr bank in Canada for at least 2 months. Also need bank letter for proof of these funds.

5. Insurance - I apply via axa Thailand, they have package just for oa application.

Most of the above has a time limits of 2 months when submitted for application.

After u get ur visa and arrived here, u can renew yr insurance, get a re-entry permit @ the airport leave Thailand just before yr current insurance expire and come back (before ur initial visa expire) , u will get stamp for additional 1 yr stay.

Good luck.

@Sel ****

just listen to the audio. Its mainly about students visa.

Questions is who wants to go there nowadays.

Also dont say too much to bank people, when i open account i kbank telling them i am on non oa Retirement visa. They said yr stamp doesn't say retirement, only non oa. They asked me to go back immigration to get the Retirement wording. OMG!

@Tod ********

the new non o will be only for 90days correct? And at the end of 90days have to do a extension for 1 yr?

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

elite ppl can help, but i think they still charge a fee for each service, dont they?

I usually transfer to my Thai USD account from BOA for $45.00 fee.

And wait for the exchange rate to be better than exchange from Thai USD to Thai Baht account.

Have checked wise before but with the fees i think its about the same as i am doing.

Most tourist or locals would go to Superrich for exchange, not sure how a new exchange shop could compete.

I use a combination of Google voice and local AIS. works for me 2 yrs already and its free for US text service for Google voice.

If you dont do it she will say - you dont trust me, you dont love me. Check you tube there are many similar story which people lose everything.