Kalle777

I am releaved that I have not done any major investments in Thailand as it seems like I will not be able to stay here. This is the first year I have been staying for 6 months using multiple TV. I had no idea that I was abusing the system as I thought that it was perfectly legit to do so. I can not remember any postings about abuse of the visa-rules when I looked for information about how I could stay in Thailand on a long term basis before, but I might have not looked at the right forums/sections.

I am 42 years old and have monthly pension (disabilty) from my native country and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. I had actually plans for settling down in Thailand because of my health issues by using multiple TV, but the current situation shows that it will be impossible for me to do so.

Currently I am living with my girlfriend and taking care of her as she does not work. I am taking care of her daughter from a previous relationship and paying for her education. I am also paying my girlfriends mother to take care of my gf's daughter. So I feel I contribute and do not really have the feeling of doing anything wrong. Until now that is.

I am too young for a "retirement"-visa and putting life on hold for 8 years just to get to live in Thailand will not be an option. Getting married is not a tempting option either right now, as I feel it is way to early for doing that commitment, just to be allowed to stay in Thailand 9 months of the year ( was planning to stay in my native country 3 months pr year).

My only hope would be that there would be possible to get a "retirement-visa" before 50 years of age, but I guess there are no plans about changing that. And I am sure there are many more like me out there in the same situation now. The stay "healthy in Thailand" is not an option anymore. So I guess I better start look for options of where to relocate.

why cant you get triple entry tourist visas every year?. that will get you almost 270 days per year

Thank you for your reply. I guess that might be an option. I do not know if the consulate back home issues triple-tourist visas, but I will see if I can find some information. I guess it was the "Tourists stay for 30 days" comment that shook me up and got me off balance for a bit. Probably should not have posted my post, but I thank you for your helpful reply

I am releaved that I have not done any major investments in Thailand as it seems like I will not be able to stay here. This is the first year I have been staying for 6 months using multiple TV. I had no idea that I was abusing the system as I thought that it was perfectly legit to do so. I can not remember any postings about abuse of the visa-rules when I looked for information about how I could stay in Thailand on a long term basis before, but I might have not looked at the right forums/sections.

I am 42 years old and have monthly pension (disabilty) from my native country and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. I had actually plans for settling down in Thailand because of my health issues by using multiple TV, but the current situation shows that it will be impossible for me to do so.

Currently I am living with my girlfriend and taking care of her as she does not work. I am taking care of her daughter from a previous relationship and paying for her education. I am also paying my girlfriends mother to take care of my gf's daughter. So I feel I contribute and do not really have the feeling of doing anything wrong. Until now that is.

I am too young for a "retirement"-visa and putting life on hold for 8 years just to get to live in Thailand will not be an option. Getting married is not a tempting option either right now, as I feel it is way to early for doing that commitment, just to be allowed to stay in Thailand 9 months of the year ( was planning to stay in my native country 3 months pr year).

My only hope would be that there would be possible to get a "retirement-visa" before 50 years of age, but I guess there are no plans about changing that. And I am sure there are many more like me out there in the same situation now. The stay "healthy in Thailand" is not an option anymore. So I guess I better start look for options of where to relocate.