Thanks for the info.

@Charles *********

until u attain the age of 50 you can’t use the L”Wealthy Pensioner “ category.

@Charles *********

Yes. $250k USD or more. When u become 50.

@Charles *********

plus, since u r not 50 you would still need to invest $500k in Thailand, plus a net worth of $1M AND $80k annually. It won’t work in your situation.

@Charles *********

that’s not how it works. Net worth is based on current worth. You would need to show bank statements showing deposits, IRA deposits, Real Estate appraisals, etc totaling $1,000,000. Future earnings won’t be considered Net Worth. If u died tomorrow what would be your net worth today?

They will NOT count future earnings as a basis for Net Worth.

@Charles *********

under the New LTR visa u gotta show $1,000,000 in net worth and $80,000 a year income AND invest $500k in Thailand.

@Charles *********

Volunteer visa is only valid for 90 days.

A extension of stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer. Extension application can be made at the Office of Immigration Bureau (visit for more information)

If the O Volunteer Visa holder breaches the entry conditions, the stay permit will be revoked and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

So u r taking a huge chance that u may or may not get a extension after 90 days. Up to immigration officer.

@Charles *********

not a viable option for the medical visa. It’s 90 days.

Your education visa is prob gonna be the best bet to at least get u in the country for a year. Take Thai language lessons.

Then that gives u one year to speak w immigration about a age waiver. Never heard anyone doing that so I can’t say weather it’s doable or not.

And I highly doubt they would even give a waiver for age. If they did there would be 100,000 others who would immediately apply. 800,000 Baht in the bank is peanuts for a lot of people so I would assume tons would try for a age waiver as well.

@Charles *********

the medical visa requires that u set up a appt in advance w the hospital. Then to keep it “ongoing” u would need to show proof each time u renew the visa.