Anyone know details about .marriage and visas.. need to find out which is best, getting a 5 years visa and marry withinthat time. Or is the spouse visa better?

Hi kind folks.

50+ Canadian here planning to apply for Non O-X Retirement Visa in Canada.

Questions:

1) How long does the 3million bhat need to be seasoned in Thai bank

account?

2) Does the Royal Thai Consulate here in Canada issue the visa stamp/acceptance papers?

3) My spouse is not over 50, Phillipine passport and is a PR with me here in Canada, how/when does she apply for her dependent visa

Advice and actual experience much appreciated.

Hope this post finds everyone well. Hopefully in the next 12/18 month's when Covid is in the rear view mirror I will be applying for a long stay Visa.If my understanding is Correct As I am in a long term relationship (8 years) but NOT Married I believe the multiple entry Non-O visa is not suitable for me?.So I have Roughly 3 Choices. A Multiple entry Non A-O, multiple entry Non O-X, or one of the Thai Elite Visas. Thanks in advance for any Advice.