If you have the requirements of course you can but this makes no sense to do it. I don't think retirement visa protocol will change that drastically in 2 years to make it that much harder
I agree but the problem is the strict protocol of where that money is. I have a million dollar property that nets me good rent plus have substantial other investments I make good money on. I don't want to put 40kaus into a low interest account in Thailand and have more than enough funds coming in. That's the floor of the protocol so the agent deal works great for me
many of us are well funded because we invest well. Why have 800k in a low interest earning account when you can use that money to make a 💩 lot more in other investments?