@Bob *********

never never never.

First, I doubt FedEx will ever demand you send your passport. Why not call FedEx after looking up the phone number independently.

Second, I have been asked to show my passport and visa to Thai customs officials once. This took all of 10 minutes and is good for the term of your visa, I believe.

@Gerg *********

None of the 14 approved Thai health insurance companies will give me insurance because my BMI is too high.

@Wayne ******

First, if you’ve run your own business here for 40 years, why would you need to turn to Facebook for advice because you already have the knowledge, visa and work permits.

Second you accuse us of being ignorant, yet you know nothing about us.

Third, I don’t drink alcohol.

@David *********

invest in a Thai partner, or in a line of business you know nothing about.

The second easiest way to lose money is to start a business in a country where you know nothing about the culture, the preferences, the laws or the market.

If you insist, I suggest you consult with a competent, experienced international law firm in Bangkok, such as Integrity Legal.

I am not affiliated with them in any way.

Thailand is fraught with scammers, agents and “lawyers” who will “help” you open a business. You can’t even trust the lawyers. In addition, there are many professions prohibited to foreigners and the laws are designed to discourage foreigners and promote Thais.

I’m not even going to go into all the hands that will be in your pocket.

Good luck. You will need it.

@Chris ******

False.

Kasikorn and many other banks offer Internet banking.

No large business wants thier banking on some employees phone.

@Lonnie *******

because it gives you the option of buying health insurance from any insurance company anywhere, or self insuring.

Whereas NonOA visa requires insurance from one of 14 Thai companies that may, or may not accept your pre existing conditions, or could even refuse you due to your weight.

Have you searched the forum?

And did you mean ฿400k or ฿800k?

Don’t get an OA.

Apply for a non O instead.