@Oleg **********

Replace “easier” with “possible” and you’re right. You can not get a work permit on a retirement extension.

@Wayne *******

Party on 25! 👌

@Matt ******

Totally correct, 90 day non-O, *one* 60 day extension, infinite 1 year extensions (*). That’s the sequence. Each step has its own requirement (listed previously in the thread).

(*) “infinite” = until the end of your marriage or the end of the life of either partner, whichever comes first. If/when your partner passes or your marriage goes south you must report to IO and convert to an extension based on retirement (if you meet the criteria). Assuming no mutual children.

@Matt ******

Yes, you can. I am going exactly that route starting next month. Have a non-O, will get a bank account in Bangkok, will then be touring a bit first, then go to the destination and get a local bank account, deposit money, extend two months and after that get the 1 year extension based on marriage.

I am starting with a bank account in Bangkok just to make sure. I expect banks in Bangkok to be more experienced in handling new accounts for farangs. So if I get trouble from banks in the province (Sakon Nakhon) I will have the account in Bangkok.

As far as I know, the two months extension of the non-O is only possible for those who have non-O based on being married to a Thai, e.g. it is not available for those on non-O based on retirement. Anyone can correct me if I’m wrong.

@Michael *******

Coming from you I take that as a compliment. ;) Have a great day!

@Michael *******

You’re dead wrong. Having studied law at university in my country (NL) I can assure you that every vehicle must be registered and there is definitely law enforcement. Funny man.

How does it feel to be trolling? Do you need to deal with frustration because the little girl next door gave you a beating? 🤣🤣🤣

@Michael *******

Which European country is that? Why don’t you answer this repeatedly asked question?

@Phil *******

I wouldn’t even go , but assess the damage on the car and tell the owner he may praise the lord that I won’t sue him for the damages of the car.

@Phil *******

Nonsense. We got married in Thailand. NoAffidavit required.

I had an excerpt from my civil registration in Netherlands, in English language, legalised by the Thai embassy.

Then we went to the Dutch embassy in Thai to get a “Fit for marriage” statement.

We legalised / stamped all documents at MRT in Khlong Toei.

My best guess is that the opening poster didn’t have a “Fit for Marriage” statement from his embassy.

@Graham *****

… and make a fuzz? I have better things to do than teaching flight attendants.