Get non O 90 day visa. Open up account with 800k baht right away. After it remains in Thai bank 60 days ( untouched). Start getting ready to apply for your EOS Based on retirement. You can go to immigration office in the province you will be staying and get your list of required documents needed in your province. I believe you can apply 15 days before your visa expires. Bring passport photos and the documents needed and 1900 baht along with a trip to the bank for statement from bank certifying your money in the bank and a passbook update. Important DO NOT LET YOUR ACCOUNT DROP BELOW 800K OTHERWISE IT RESETS THE WHOLE PROCESS TO THE DAY THE ACCOUNT REACHES 800K. I made that mistake.

I am on T Mobile. $40 a month. I can use it and use it to contact my bank( Free texting but 25 cent calls)but bought an AIS package for less than $100 a year.

@Wais *********

that happened to me as well.

@Brad ******

yes it is. Legally it is required.

@Greg ********

That was not nice.

Do not need 800 k. That's for retirees. Good Luck in your endeavors. You do need a Bachelors degree. My son is finishing up his so he can join his mother and me. Our neighbor is a teacher of English from Finland. He said being American is Golden but Bachelors Degree is a must. My son was hired at a school 2 years ago until they found out he only had an Associates Degree. So he has a few more classes left. Hopefully he finishes up by fall.

@Mark *******

I opened my account at Bangkok Bank no problems.But I understand the new problems in the past 6 months with Interpretations amongst the banks.

@Mark *******

why not get a Non O without the insurance requirement. Is it a 1 year visa. I got the 90 day non O then extension of 1 year based on retirement. I am not rich either to get a LTR

@Todd ********

I get interest on my account

@Mark *******

non O Retirement visa there is no insurance requirement.