@Aake *********

sorry, I applied in Australia for tourist 60 day and did 30 day extensions. 😁

I'm Australian, come in on the 90 day like you said you will do and just booked the cheapest flight out which at the time was to Singapore. Worked great. Before the 90 days was up, I opened a bank account, had a rental agreement residential certificate, and got the retirement visa. 👍

I'm living abroad now so yes I have to return for 2 years. My father went back and they gave him the pension straight away but he has to reside in Australia for 2 years. Then he can come back to Thailand.

@Peter ********

social security in Australia will say different,aybe get your accountant to check it out, I have worked 30 years in Australia, moved to Thailand now but still have to go back and live for 2 years to get my pension. It's sucks.

Nope, sorry government sucks, have to return to Australia and live for 2 years and then they will give you your pension while living in Thailand.

Education visa, and learn Thai👍

@Jo *********

Ok. I found it very difficult, and I was on a 1year education visa, but I guess I did do it on my own, no agents. I also had to show my long term lease contract.

Can only open an account. If you have a 3 month visa stay.

I have a non o visa, I am a dependant on my hubby's visa as I am not 50 yet and you will only need the 800,000 in the bank in her name if your her dependant.

We travelled from Australia to Thailand with 2 shepherds and 2 cats, all in cargo hold and they were not stressed at all. We also used a professional pet transport company from Australia. well worth it. And yes keep your dog away from soi dogs, they all carry some disease. Make sure you keep your rabies and vacinations up too, and we treat our pet every month with Bravecto, it's a must.