I am a UK national I want to stay in Thailand for about 4months and whilst there,apply for a ‘Retirement “ visa. I believe this is an O visa with extension of stay for 12 months?
I am 71 years old . And already have the 800K baht in a bank in Thailand.
I thought I could enter ‘Visa exempt” and then convert to an O visa,but reading the thai gov website it states that visa exempt entry cannot be extended except in exceptional circumstances,like illness, also the UK citizens do not appear to be eligible?.
I am aware that I could apply for a tourist visa but really wanted to avoid the insurance aspect.
I would be grateful for advice. My thanks in advance.