If you can find a category under soft power or 'workcation', the DTV may be a good option. It's a 5 year multi entry visa with 180 days each entry, so it's very convenient for setting up Thailand as a home base. Also easy to add dependents after the initial applicant is approved. Last but least, only 500k in any bank as opposed to 800k (or 65k monthly) in a Thai bank.

The minimum processing is 5 business days. I would allow extra time in case they request additional documentation.

@Jon ****

You may want to do a little research. There are multiple categories for a non-o visa, not just retirement 🤦

@Peter **********

I don't think there was anything confusing about my comment. 🤔

This is the kind of info that confuses people. You DO NOT need a Thai bank account to get the non-o retirement visa. The initial 90 day non-o gives you the time to open a Thai bank account. Also your screenshot is for the O-A. The O doesn't require insurance, background check, or a health certificate.

And NO, your visa is not revoked if you leave the country. You are confusing 90 day reporting which is required any time you are in the country for 90 days consecutively.

@Corey *************

oh, and in regards to Amazon, the Thai equivalents are Lazada and Shopee. They are quick but not next day quick.

Most important thing for Thailand if you intend to "live" here is having a proper visa. If you're over 50, retirement visa is probably the best option.

@Laurel **********

a lot of success stories from Vietnam. Allow a minimum of 5 business days for processing.

Unless you have at least 500k Thai baht (currently over 13k in Euros) in a bank account somewhere you aren't going to qualify for the DTV that will allow you to live anywhere in Thailand. Any other visa will require even more money.

@Bean *********

Actually I was a little surprised the price was the same as the EVA website. I generally always book directly with the airline, but the price and 5 points per dollar made it a great deal.