@Todd ********

In another Posted Debate we had, you said you did not have to pay for the mandatory Health Insurance required for LTR Visa, because you used the alternative method of $100K in home Bank for minimum of 12 months prior (I call that "tied up", same as my 800K). You also ludicrously claimed you earned "11% p.a." on that money. Which is it? Because you only have those 2 options according the stated Rules of the program. As for your false claim of the ease with which you can obtain an LTR, see the Post today by another member in this Group, corroborating the Truth of what I say (versus your unsubstantiated claims).

@Roberto **********

And, as I said, good for you Aussies. Doesn't work for us. And, "no struggle" with the 65K/mo., just don't need it, and would "tie up" even more money in Thai Bank after transfers. FYI -- My 1yr Extension only costs 1900 Baht/year (approx. $57/yr), with only one 20-30min. visit to Immigration each year. Big deal. I guess we're both Happy with our way.

@Ralphy ****

Like I said, I don't recommend nor use it. And, I do not believe in "Travel Insurance" either. I have Medical Insurance from my home country (USA) that includes $USD 50K for Emergency Treatment; and if I required more, I would return to USA were that necessary. In addition, for ordinary Medical Care, Thailand is relatively inexpensive compared to Western Countries.

@Leon ***

NO, just the opposite! CM definitely does NOT require Proof of Foreign Source of Funds for either the initial Non-O nor the 1yr Retirement Extension. You misunderstood my Post you quoted, the Parenthetical "e.g. CM" was intended to apply to an Office that does NOT require proof of foreign source of funds. If that was not clear to you, my apologies.

@Duncan ******

@David *************

And, if it wasn't timely done (for you), then CM will make you pay Fine of 2,000 Baht.

@Todd ********

TODDY, we've had this silly debate already. Stop being a TROLL. An LTR Visa only works for the Wealth, and incurs a 50,000 Baht upfront App. Fee, plus either Mandatory Health Insurance -or- USD$100K "tied up" in a Bank (albeit in your home country versus Thailand), compared to only 800K Baht (USD$24K) in Thai Bank and/or 65K/mo. money transfers. BTW -- According to the many Posts I have read from folks who have or are applying for LTR Visa, it is a big Pain in the Arse, with multiple repeated requests for documentation, and months for approval. Indeed, a personal friend of mine, actually had to go to fly to BKK personally (from CM, and stay in Hotel for several days), and hire an expensive Agent, to get it done. So take your "advice' and Stuff it with the Sun Don't Shine. P.S. And, insofar as "Lying", you were already proven to be a Liar in our last lengthy debate, when you ludicrously claimed to be earning "11% p.a." on your mandatory $100K Bank Account required (in lieu of mandatory Health Insurance) for your LTR Visa.

@Roberto **********

Happy that works for you. I've weighed the options carefully, and for my wife and self definitely ok with Thai Bank deposit method. If we used your method, for my wife and self, that would be 130K Baht (65K x 2)/month, and we currently are living comfortably on only about 25K-30K/month for both of us. So, were we to do it your way, we would have substantial excess of monies "tied up" anyway. And, not "tied up forever", as we can always change our mind and withdraw. FYI -- you also fail to account for the additional hefty application fees for your alternatives versus ordinary 1yr Retirement Extension of only 1900 Baht/pp.

@Ralphy ****

Sorry, cannot be any clearer. You are the first person I've encountered who was "confused" by my Instructions. If you cannot follow, then sadly you may have to spend several Thousand Baht for assistance of an Agent.

@Antonio **********

@Jo *********

@Eric ******

I fully agree it makes sense, per my original querry. Otherwise, as I said, if it did not you could theoretically be required to file Report even if not currently in Thailand. Would make no sense. So, if clock resets, then most LTR Visa Holders will Never have to file the Report, because most will likely have left the country at least once in the year.

@Ralphy ****

Per above I don't recommend nor use O-A, so I wouldn't know.