exactly. He is getting married to a Thai woman he will have other issues to deal with. The fact that he mentioned her age says he knows nothing about Thai visas. You are spot on boss with your recommendation
if you’re worried about interest on 800K baht maybe you should reconsider your retirement plans. Can you really afford to retire ? 800K is a good weekend in Vegas. Keep paying agents and be another fool that goes back home broke because they can’t afford it