I am a 60- something in the US. I used to live in Roi-et, and am just starting to look into retiring there. I have a couple of basic questions: 1) from reading the info on the LA consulate page, I gather that if I have the 800k banked, I do not need to document monthly income. Correct? 2)since the bank account is required, this should mean I have to come to Thailand on the visa exemption first, then apply? and 3) if I were to start with a non-immigrant type O, can that be renewed or do I just start with O-A? Thank you for any information.
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The post discusses the process of retiring in Thailand for a US citizen, specifically regarding the financial requirements for the retirement visa (800k baht in a Thai bank account) and whether documentation of monthly income is needed. The user seeks clarification on the visa application process, comparing options between obtaining a Non-O visa or an O-A visa, and how to manage the bank account and visa applications effectively. Responses suggest two main pathways, one starting with a Non-O visa obtained in the US and the other using a visa exemption upon arrival in Thailand.
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