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@Todd ********
Yeah LTR sounds great, but I don't qualify. I don't have a pension, don't have a million in assets that would qualify, and realizing 80k/year in cap gains isn't worth it. I do my 90-day reports online so, I'm best served by the 1 -year retiree
Craig ********
So it seems like unless you work for a Thai company you need to prove a large net worth, and that's the catch? So no money in a Thai bank but prove 1 million USD in assets, or high income from non-salary sources?
Craig ********
Yeah I've seen that one, I don't like all the financial requirements and disclosures. I don't need a work permit.

I'll probably just stick with the yearly retiree standard
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@Brandon ***********
interesting, had not seen that one before. Max 10 years though, my visa can be extended forever. Also 3 million THB is too much to have just sitting in cash.

Thx though, I guess this is what they were talking about.
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@Brandon ***********
I don't care about the money in thailand, i'm already on a 1 year retiree visa. But the elite section of the website mentions a 5 and 10 year version of the retiree visa as well (see link in original post and scroll to section on retiree visa)
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@Josh ********
this contradicts what several others have said. Other people say you get both back to take to immigration for the stamp transfer.
Craig ********
you might want to consider spending some time in neighboring countries. They gave you the extension denied, 7 days to exit stamp. You may, or may not, have issues trying to get back in visa-exempt. They are likely to say "you overstayed your last visa exempt stamp, sorry, entry denied". So if you try, at least have a backup plan.
Craig ********
during covid all the schools were online only... ahh, the good ol' days of covid. These days it'll be a lot harder to find. There are schools that will do it for you, but not the large reputable ones.
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@Willem ***
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS look at your stamp immediately upon getting your passport back. And of course, know in advance what you should be getting.