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Retain a reputable Int’l Law Firm and grant them “Power of Attorney” for such issues. I have an American neighbor from Hawaii who sadly came down with Parkinson’s Disease about 10 years ago. He remains inside his home, unable to leave, except for occasional trips to the hospital in the back of an ambulance. He has “Care Givers” looking after him 24/7. All Immigration / legal issues are taken care of for him by the lawyers in the Law Firm he retained. Be aware that granting the same rights to friends, or wives could be dangerous for both you and your assets. Trust no one….

Consider yourself lucky receiving £177/month from the UK. As a recently retired Canadian Expat previously employed as a pilot in Abu Dhabi, I receive a meager $440.80CAD, or between 11,000 to 11,500 Baht each month (depending on the ROE) from the Canadian Gov’t. Though I had planned working to age 65yrs, when Covid rolled around in 2020, the UAE Gov’t decided to sack…… Oupps, sorry….. “Retire” most all crews over 60yrs of age. I was 62 at the time and employed as a Senior Captain flying helicopters to the offshore oil platforms out of Abu Dhabi. Making application to start receiving my Canadian Pension with direct wire transfer of Pension funds to my Thai bank account, for the first 12 months the Canadian Gov’t posted me paper cheques. My Thai bank would then charge me approx 500 Baht to deposit each CAD$$$ cheque into my Thai bank account. Fortunately in late 2021 I was able to get the direct wire transfer issue sorted, saving myself 6,000B/yr. Having lived in Phuket for over the past 24yrs, commuting to/from work in Abu Dhabi, I am most fortunate that the house is all bought and paid for and my expenses are minimal. But, going from $16,000+K USD per month down to 11,000 Baht per month is most certainly……. ”Challenging”. Enjoy your retirement…..

As a Canadian Expat, I’ve been living on Phuket since the late ‘90’s. Previously employed as a pilot in Abu Dhabi, I commuted to/from work. Now 64yrs and fully retired from the cockpit I found myself researching Health Care Providers, with offices both inside and outside of T’land. What I found shocked me…… especially when reading the fine print of the information provided by international providers with offices in T’land. Many providers in T’land can and will automatically cancel your policy when you turn 70yrs. With that in mind and even though Cigna have offices in BKK, I took out a policy with Cigna’s office in Dubai, where I am covered for life.

https://thaiexpatclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Cigna-Close-Care-Sales-Brochure.pdf

https://thaiexpatclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Cigna-Close-Care-Application-Form.pdf

Have a look at the”Cigna Close Care Plan”. https://thaiexpatclub.com/medicalcover/health-insurance-cigna-close-plan/

Over the past 4 yrs the DPA has reduced guarantees on deposits from 10MTB, then down to 5MTB and now only 1MTB / bank. Not much confidence in the banking sector here….. Most all financially successful Thais and Expats will have multiple bank accounts with different banks.

Old news. Just go to any Thai Embassy website and you’ll see the 10 year “O-X” Visa listed. I was issued an O-X Retirement Visa in October 2019.