@Tony *********

i have a friend's friend who works at one bank. Can she do that for me instead of agents? Not sure if I can trust agent.

Money Gram

@Steve *********

great, thanks. On a different note, i got my retierment 1 yr visa complicated by the requiermemts from the embasy. What is the best alternative way to stay in Thailand for longer that the 2+1 month? I am retiered, 60 yo, and have sufficient pension and over the 800k bht in the bank? Thanks again.

@Steve *********

Thanks Steve. Are your sure? My understanding is any foreign income is tax unless there is some exeption. I could be wrong though. You live in Thailand right now Steve?

Are you currently in thailand and applying for the visa from inside Thailand?

@Alice *******

for the O non migrant 1 year retirement visa you need to apply to the Ambasy in your country, and not while in Thailand. They require 2 health insurance as I mentioned. I also have AxA thai insurance, but had to get one from Canada at $2k. Does not mater how healthy you are, one of the documents required is health check for 4 types of diseases listed in the embassy health report/document. As I said, not easy at all.

@Alice *******

No. I did the application myself through the Thai Ambasy website. Remember, you need 2 types of health insurance, one from your country, and 2nd Thai one. I am 60, so the Canadian health insurance was $2000. Application fees is $325. Add the Thai insurance, police check, health doctor letter. The list and cost are long

@Bryan *******

have you used magic jack phone? You an keep you Canadian number and use it anywhere in the world on your mobile cell. You can add texting as well just for $8/mon. The account is free for 1st year, and only $10/yr after. It is VOIP system.

@Steve *********

hi Steve, why use income instead? What about the 30%+ tax?

Why would the border policy care about your flight delay? Just pay the 1000bht, not a big deal