Which visa r u after.I did it myself.If it's a retirement visa apply for non o in your own country.This gives you 90 days.With non o you can open a Thai bank account.Deposit 800k in account after 2 months go to immigration and apply for extension for 1 year.This is assuming you're after retirement.

You will need a letter from bank confirming your account and an update statement on the day you go to immigration.It sounds a bit complicated but it's not really.Just answer the questions on the form.If I can do it ,anyone can.baht is way to much.

Asking for trouble if you ask me.Apply for non immigrant O in your own country.That gives you 3 months.You can open bank account on your own no problem which is what I did.After 2 months convert non O to retirement visa.Using an agent causes lots of problems when you go to renew retirement visa again.Im assuming you have the 800k to deposit.

You can't with a tourist visa.Ive tried several times.The best way is to apply for a non immigrant O in your country.Gives you 3 months then convert to retirement visa.Opened account first day no problem.

@Denice ******

Apply for a Non-immigrant O visa in your country.This gives you 90 days .Then convert to retirement visa in Thailand .You have to immediately open a bank account and deposit baht800k each.This amount must remain in account for 2months before applying for retirement visa.Cost is 1900 baht.

If I arrive in Thailand with visa exempt,can I open a bank account and then apply for a retirement visa.

Can anyone recommend a visa agent in Chiang Mai and what is a fair price for retirement visa to pay?