@Robert ***********

, oh I am wrong again. Good to know, thanks. Investment is interesting. So, on other visas investment is forbidden? I do plan to buy a condo at some point...

@Robert ***********

, when you look at it that way, it's not too bad. Let's see 280 b/day = 4 beers/day. 555.

Will still keep this option in mind, as it seems like there are no work restrictions... Or am I wrong?

Thanks, Robert.

@Robert ***********

, agree with that thought. I have been to Thailand on several occasions over the last 30 years, so am pretty sure I will like it. Am looking at the beaches in Rayong for my retirement...

@Robert ***********

, thanks for clarifying that.... Seems at bit pricey. 500,000 Baht

@Tod ********

, just what I wanted to hear. Thanks so much. It sounds so difficult and time consuming, but loads of lads are doing this, so it probably is easier than it looks.

Too bad about the work thing though... Would really like to volunteer at a school for special needs children - my current work in Japan is in this field.

Thanks again, Tod.

@Tod ********

, got it. What does one do after the two years? As I plan to retire there, I will need more than two years ( I hope, 555)

@Robert ******

, right. But I will be there for several years. Do just renew the visa again and again? Or can I change to a longer term visa at some point?

@Tod ********

, thanks this sounds like a good option.

So, I have to leave the country, Thailand, once a year? Or could I renew it at the local immigration office?

And, of course, it would be impossible to work/volunteer on this visa, right?

Sounds like a good option. What are the fees? And is this a renewable visa.

The amounts on the home page look like amounts needed for a bank deposit. Is that correct? Plus additional fees?

Right, there's no such thing as a "retirement visa.". What I want to do is live full-time in Thailand. Am in my early 60s, have enough cash for the required bank deposit. And have health insurance, in Japan. Will pass the police record check ( would that be in Japan? Have been living there for nearly 37 years)

I would like to work or volunteer I'm Thailand, but know that may not be an option.

Truth is a list of available visas is a bit confusing, and it seems that some of the information varies, depending on the source.

What do you think is my best option? Cheers