My original 2013 VISA was an O-A.

I have gotten yearly unbroken extensions since then.

In 2016 my 'Reason for neccesity' changed from RETIREMENT to MARRIAGE to a Thai National (aka Thai Family).

My original 2013 visa is clearly stamped NON-OA.

The subsequent two extensions of stay are clearly stamped RETIREMENT but does not designate a visa type. I should note that the dates were truly one year extensions from my 2013 entry date.

The following year (2016) I changed to the "Reason of neceesity" to Marriage. The extension is not stamped RETIREMENT or MARRIAGE, nor does it designate a type of visa. The dates changed to the date that a submitted my application (approximately 5 weeks before my previous visa and extensions dates)

The last two extensions also do not designate RETIREMENT or MARRIAGE nor do they designate a type of visa. The dates have been true extensions for the 2016 reset.

Still not sure what type of visa I have but can ask at my next visit to immigration.

Per the information you provided I learned the proper term is 'Reason of necessity'; and the recent insurance change does not apply to me since my visa's 'Reason of necessity' is Marriage to a Thai national.

Thank you ...

I entered Thailand in 2013 on a O-A for Retirement.

Since then I have converted to a visa extension based on marriage to a Thai national. I'm not sure but I assume it is still a O-A visa but with a different reason/rational.

Will a marriage based O-A visa extension require insurance? I only see reference to a retirement O-A.

If a marriage based O-A will require insurance what are the steps to change to a marriage base O visa when my current visa expires?

Thank you in advance ...

I had to get one a few years ago when I retired and relocated to Thailand ... I lived in the San Fernando Valley at the time. I went to the local LAPD precinct. They sent me to a sheriff station in Norwalk to get the police background report. It did not cost anything nor did it take long ... less than an hour ...

You might try the same as you mentioned ... go to your local LAPD precinct, sounds like West Hollywood, and ask them.

You could take a look at my recent post on this topic ... I am an American expat and applied for my extension in Chiang Mai ... From the comments received, the documents requested at the various immigration office's vary and each submittal may be unique even at the same office. You should be able to get a list of the required documents and blank forms at the immigration office where you plan to submit your application. The immigration officer may request additional documents during your application review ...

Notice the divorce documents are defined on the list provided by immigration ... last line in #3.

Only, the first time I obtained a Thai Family visa. We had the puyai baan (village header) go to the immigration office with us. On subsequent renewals either the Immigration Police come to the residence to verify your residency or they request verification from the local police.

I'm no expert but if you meet the requirements, I would think you could get a one year retirement visa as another option.

I agree ... furthermore any given set of documents requested by the Chiang Mai office could be different. The documents described in my post are specific to my submittal.

Correct ...