@Ellie ******

Thank you for the response, So I must have bank account prior to Non O application but nearly every post I have read from others state that banks will not open account for tourist visa holders. Once bank account is open and money deposited I can apply for Non O and receive 90 day stamp, before 90 day end I apply for 1 year extension, however I need to have two months of seasoned deposit in account. If that is true then I basically have 30 days to open bank account, deposit money, sign a lease? That seems like a lot to be accomplished in 30 days. I have contacted the Embassy where I live (Philippines) and they responded they don’t issue Non O only Non OA visa retirement.

@Tod ********

many thanks for the reply. I asked the embassy how we would have lease contract before arriving in Thailand and they stated they don’t have any advice but it’s a requirement to have address of residence which I took as a lease and not hotel address. Thanks again for responding

@Tod ********

Sorry for the hijack of the op question but I have attempted to take the steps you outlined. Non oA for me and non o trailing spouse but was told by Thai embassy that we need an resident address in Thailand before they can issue non o for spouse. How do we get rental address before we even get to Thailand? Many thanks