@Todd ********

For the past 9 months I thought I qualified for the LTR, but yesterday when I sat to down to apply, I read the fine print "passive income" so now I am scrambling to find a visa solution.

I turned 50 6 months ago and I have made 65K deposits for the past 15+ months, from international sources (Wise 'longterm stay in Thailand'). This was the same method I used to establish overseas funds to buy my condo.

@Conny *********

yeah, I have 12 months from abroad. I am in Pattaya.

They are a bunch of crooks but I thought I could do income method and every document I have seen said its possible.

@Todd ********

They "talked" to me the last time I came in. But I just turned 50 so the rules have changed, a little

I didn't understand "You will 12 months of deposits minimum 65k to your Thailand bank account" this bit

I asked a visa agent the same question. They told me the price of each

10,000 - retirement

65,000 - marriage

You'll find the marriage visa is about that much more difficult. If you like adventure you can do it yourself to save a few bucks.

Kind of an odd time. Thailand offers several visa options and marriage is probably the biggest pain. Also, the Thai government has threaten to tax some monies coming into Thailand, so tax status is a concern. Nobody knows what will happen with that. You may consider getting a longer term visa to see how it plays out and weigh your options carefully.

If it can fit in a suite-case, you're alright. I have traveled with 3 laptops with a combined total value well over 20,000.

I would not declare anything when coming in. Customs here is kinda voluntary. I think they may stop you if you have several suite cases or an arm full of gold watches but otherwise their not concern with 'personal use' items.

I have no suggestions for you. But I am curious, is your name on the Birth Certificate?

I would have assume it would have been an easier process if you're on the birth certificate. I assumed you would pack the kid on the plane and when they arrived in the US, they would be citizens.. Doesn't work that way huh?

I always take my mobile device in and let them figure it out.

It's a common rookie mistake.

I have deposits going back at least a year (18 months) so I know the option has been around for at least that long

@Andrew ******

I have a Thai friend who is a jr. freelance developer. She lives in Isan so I am not sure if she would be much help but let me if you want their contact details.