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@Pete *******
okay, I was just checking you weren't applying for the non O retirement visa, because if your plan is to retire in Thailand, you need the non O visa before travelling, or you would not be able to open a bank account to extend your stay.
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Apply for the non O based on retirement before you come to Thailand and you can open a bank account here. No need to use an agent, extending your stay is easy and there's no criminal checks. Good luck and enjoy.
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@Mark ********
I said 'virtually impossible ' not 'impossible'. I personally would worry about using an agent that offers to open an account on a tourist visa when the banks are closing the accounts of people that only have tourist visas, but it's up to you.
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@Simon ******
any medical clinic. I got mine from a Thai clinic for 100 baht. I think the Red Cross will issue them too.
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@Paul *******
you need to get a residence certificate and medical certificate. Make an appointment at Dept of Land Transport in either ChaAm or Pranburi and do the simple vision/reaction tests to get a 2 tear Thai license. It's very easy, good luck.
Stuart ***********
To answer your question is difficult because you have not given enough details about yourself. Things like age and reason for being in Thailand?
Stuart ***********
Why do you need a 5 year licence if you are here as a tourist? Can't you get another 2 year license instead?