@Sam ********

I won’t say it’s 3rd world but Ukrainians are moving back to Ukraine because life is better there than Canada. That says a Lot

@Jeff ******

Sir, I’m glad you still serve Canada with honor and distinction.

What regiment was it?

I forgot again?

Or are you/ were you RCMP?

CSIS perhaps?

Did you sit in Legislature?

Tell us all about your amazing experience as a “True Canadian” and all the qualities that make you special!

Perhaps you need a Joe Rogan episode of your own to tell us about your special status as a True Canadian.

Just to be clear, is this the “True Canadian” that Justin Trudeau speaks of when called to act?

Perhaps you are a member of the Laurentian Club that you can make claim to be a “ true Canadian?

What are the prerequisites?

How do my children and grandchildren apply for such a status?

Be smart. Make sure you have at least a basic medical insurance. Things happen and you should have coverage.

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

this is a really important way to start that you mention , the initial 60 day tourist visa is the best way to begin, it saves money and time, also depending on ones home country, and the immigration office you apply at, you can get a letter of income validation from your embassy/ consulate for the Thai immigration department, it speeds the whole process up. Well, not really speed it up but it cuts out a couple of steps.

It seems daunting but you don’t need an agent, it’s illegal and could backfire in the future.

I just got my 90 day extension stamp in this process so next trip in may is 1 yr retirement stamp.

It’s not difficult to do on your own but you should have a Thai translator with you at the offices

@Jeff ******

I did🥰🇹🇭

@Dave *********

it’s also illegal and continues to fuel possible corruption in the various agencies. Please do not use agents, it’s fueling the whole problem.

My experience is that the Thai government personnel are not hard to deal with once you get familiar with the offices in areas where you live. They are just good people just trying to make a living, and many really do love their country in spite of all the critics. Frankly I wish Canada had some of the rules here that I have seen. It wouldn’t be such a 3 rd world country if it did

Looks like a window header, placed over top of a window to support the structure above the opening

@Stuart ********

I'm expecting that, Its all good. Just time and paperwork.

@Keith *******

pm me if you like. I’m formerly from Regina Sk area, moved in November and I’m in the middle of the process of my non-imm “O”.

@Nongnuch *******

yes you can. See my posted response from Bangkok Canadian embassy.