@Paul ******

oh come on... get over it already. How is it tyranny? Don't carry one or carry one. I couldn't carel less. Remember that you just might have to show. Negative test result like for the past 2.8 years. Move on.

Perhaps Thailand will require from China like the US and Italy. However... good idea to travel with it anyway... just like the old days.

@Natalie *******

thank you.... ?

@Todd ********

break through? Based upon what or are we to simply throw money at it and see. The other requirements are the real issue.

@Todd ********

referring to their calculations... actually I think that a LTV is silly due to the actual costs and deposits .

How about the other requirements. We are not just talking about the 50k Bht or the 50k health insurance. But the 80k US annual for 2 years and the 1 miion in assets not to mention the 500k US in investments in Thai markets.

You have the capital... good on you. Have fun and enjoy the time. I simply feel that the funds required to put up and file are better used... given that a savings of around 75US (by your own numbers) just is well... who cares and comes with no reporting... getting met at the airport and everything handled for you. But again.... good for you. Whatever works for you I say.

@Natalie *******

yes... vs 3500 Thai Bht per year or around $600 through an agent. But again if one has the funds required then not too terrible.

@Ajay ********

lots of money is required... to hand over. But if you have it to relinquish and can afford the expense.... an LT Visa is an option. Though why would you accept the financial expense for 10 year when a yearly Non O retirement cost is around what 3000 Bht with a multi entry escapes me. But sure if it works for you... then go for it. Also check out the other choice... an Elite Visa.