My idea is to live in Phuket.

Hi Tod,

Thank you much for the explanation so far.

The bit I did not understand completelly is: If I have the 60 day tourist visa and all orher stuff organized within this period is it possible to apply ( convert ) for the 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 in Thailand or I will necessary need to go to another country Thai embassy to apply for it ?

Thank you once again !