@Michael *******

I don’t think you will get ‘jumped’ or ‘kidnapped’ for only $600+. Thailand is pretty safe.

I think it is available with prescription. Therefore, it might have to be purchased through the hospital or clinic.

I use T Mobile in the US, I never used any Thai SIM, as long as it’s internet (FaceTime, Messenger, and texting) all free, a little slow in some spot. We even had internet when we were near the towers (on the islands) in the Andaman Sea.

@Neil *******

not only in Thailand. Immigration here sometimes do that when you apply for your green card, too. They actually send their agents to your house to check your bedroom, your resident-to see if you’re really married. Many of my friends got ‘unexpected’ knocking at their doors, random times, to see if you are really living together. Yeah, not counting the interviews. Luckily, I never had to experience that kind of issues.

@Frazer ***********

thank you

@Frazer ***********

since he’s not working, will he have to pay Thai taxes? He has enough for all type of visa. He does have pension and social security.

@Frazer ***********

he is over 60 and isn’t planning to leave Thailand. Not sure if he would like the fact that he has to leave every 6 months. Well, may be visiting surrounding countries. The banking part isn’t a problem, but more of which route is the easiest. I have dual citizenship and still have my family in Bangkok, therefore, staying isn’t a problem for me. Health insurance is also another thing that we will have to tackle, but right now, I am just thinking whether he’d be better off doing plain retirement or marriage visa.

@Bob *****

debating whether I want to help him make things easier. I’ll just let him be and stay here in California. Not sure if I want to permanently move back.

@John ****

so I should just let my bf do everything himself. Good for me, lol!

@Andy *******

I can read and write Thai. But I’ve lived in the US for so long, I know laws and requirements had changed since I left. That is one thing that popped up in my head during breakfast, and I thought it was an interesting question. I guess everyone’s experience is different from each other. It also depends on the district/province that you apply.