@Greg **********

I like pattaya, I don't like the Pattaya immigration.

Last time I went up to Siracha to see if I could use that office, they said I had to go to Pattaya.

Thanks for the informative response.

@Roberto ********

No one believes me.

@Jan *****************

That's probably the most intelligent response I read.

@Colin ********

That's how I understand.. Its been that way for years.

@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.