@Stan ******

, then you won't be able to get into Thailand right now. You should talk to the Consulate again. Maybe they misunderstood your situation.

@Stan ******

, you may not get in on just a retirement visa yet.

@Stan ******

, that is all new since I had my last visa. You will need to follow current guidelines. Do you have a Thai spouse or a Thai dependant child? I was only addressing the visa aspect.

@Stan ******

, no. You will already have your visa in your passport. I have never had to show immigration any money in 15 years.

@Stan ******

, LA requires only about 750 dollars in a US bank account. You would need to show a recent account statement as proof of funds. I always get a statement from my bank just before submitting my paperwork.

I have obtained my Non-Immigrant O multiple entry visa many times from the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles based on marriage to a Thai national. I usually fly back to the US every year to visit family and friends at which time I apply for my visa just before returning to Thailand. I find it much easier than filing for a yearly extension in Thailand. No hassles, no pushback. I just take my passport into the Consulate along with the needed paperwork and pick up my passport the next day which contains the visa. Very easy and organized.

@Todd ********

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And keep on being the critic for everyone

@Todd ********

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@Todd ********

, so you become your own critic by stating a news story is either garbage or not. That is fine, but I still have a right to post anything right or wrong. I do not beat to your drummer, which is called oppression. I will continue to put news stories and let others decide for themselves.

@Greg *******

, and just keep sticking your head further in the sand. You have no clue who I am and my experiences in Thailand. I will be coming back soon to my Thai family and know more about the culture than you will ever experience. Funny how you think you know everything there is to know, but yet belittle those who have spent more time in country than you ever will. Do me a favor and quit answering my posts.