@Malcolm ******

I used them also

Very easy only needed to take color & reaction test. No video required. Was staying at hotel and they used that as my address.

@Steven ******

correct

I came last year for a month and used an agent to open an account. Returned to US and deposited/transferred the prerequisite 800k in the account. Returned 2 months later after it was "seasoned" Then used an agent to apply for my Retirement visa. Took a month for Immigration approval. In the meantime I used an agent to get my driver's license - had IDP so only had to take color and reaction test. Make sure you have both motorcycle and auto on IDP.

@Phil *****

sorry

@Phil *****

yes, airline rules. Lithium batteries Over a certain size arr prohibited in checked baggage.

No direct flights from US. Vancouver I believe the only North American City that has a direct flight. The flights go through Different countries depending on Airline. For me I always check flight times. Depending on the Airline between 25-35+ hours.

Delta Partners with Korean Air and go thru Seoul. Others use Tokyo, Dubai, and others.

A retirement visa obtained here does not require health insurance Non-O visa. A retirement visa obtained from outside Thailand (O-A I believe requires Health Insurance, medical clearance and police check I believe is the current requirement). I used an agent & opened up a Thai Bank account. Transferred the 800k from my US account & waited for it to season 2 months. Then used an agent to apply for retirement visa

Took 1 month but came thru no problem.

@Kathalyn ******

yes, I used it this year coming into Thailand.

As soon as you reach 60, retirement visa with multiple entry. You can come and go as you please.

Quickest way to get a bank account is through an agent though you pay for their services. I used Western Union and Wise to transfer from the US and found Wise has the best exchange rate and transfers are almost instantaneous.. Not sure of transfer limits though.