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Patrick *******
@Tod ********
many thanks. I find your fb group extremely useful and your replies always very informative. You guys are stars !
Patrick *******
@Tod ********
can a tourist visa be changed for a retirement visa ( I meet the criteria) , although I am not retired ?

I am just here, in Thailand, on a 6 month sabbatical from work and will go back to OZ for one last semester, then retire 🙂
Patrick *******
@Tod ********
yes, thank you. I read one of your previous postings on the Laotian consulates.
Patrick *******
I’m already in Thailand and trying to stay in the country until 8 February. After the 60 + 30 day period with the tourist visa, can I then do a border bounce, and re-enter getting a 45 day visa exemption. Would I get into problems trying to do that ? Is there any better solution ?

I am currently on an STV visa which expires on October 16th ( I can’t extend as the damn scheme ceases end of September:(
Patrick *******
@Tod ********
many thanks for your reply. Yes i did read the requirements on their website. I got a Wise account with largely that amount. That would be ok, wouldn’t it ?