Ok, then that’s changed since I did it eight years ago.

If you go to Los Angeles you can get your OA visa there at the Thai consulate. They do a background check and you’ll need a letter from the sheriff or police showing that you don’t have a criminal record. You can get any medical insurance anywhere, as long as it covers you in Thailand. If you leave Thailand and then come back in before the first year, on your OA visa is finished you’ll get another year on the same visa without having to go to immigration. And when you arrive in Thailand you will be able to open a bank account easily because you’ll already have the retirement visa. You might still need to do ninety day reporting, to let them know you’re still alive and kicking.

Stay clear of Bangkok bank, lots of problems in the last year. If you use Wise to transfer money get a Kasikorn bank account, Wise uses them for clearing the overseas funds coming into Thailand. Or you can use your American bank to do an international transfer. It’s a bit more costly than Wise. The least expensive way to send is through Schwab if you have tgat account.

@Corey *************

I’ve had WRlife for five years and made two claims with them. Just make sure you disclose all pre-existing conditions. I pay about 65,000 a year for 7 million baht coverage. I’m 70.

@Bill ********

you’re an idiot, tosser!

@Scott ********

my wife has her own online clothing business and never asks me for money. I pay basic household expenses, she pays kids tuition and her parents pocket money.

I’m lucky they never ask me for anything. It might be reverse psychology because I end up paying for stuff anyway but on my own terms.

@John ********

it’s a bargaining chip, my dear boy!!

I just sent $500 from Citi bank in America to Krungsri bank with Wise. It Took 20 seconds and the money is in my account. So no problems so far.

@Brown *******

I just did that. Got my extension Sept. 8th and I’m now in The Netherlands. Gave me my re-entry permit while getting my NonO extension. I have a year before I have to return. Extension good until September 10th 2026.

@John *********

what’s wrong? Got your panties in a wad!!! Cupcake! 🧁

@Connor *********

fuck You!! Haha 😆