Lacrimas

Yeah bummer, looks like this is still not a good opportunity for those living out of Bangkok... having to travel in addition to all the steps still make the yearly extension better. Right now with a marriage visa I'm in and out my local immigration office in 1 hour.

Better for everyone here, they'll finally get tourists that spend again in this country.

I have worked for a BOI company 5 years, never asked for a medical certificate or health check ups

The pandemic was declared over a few days ago. Do you live under a rock?

Surely you are more narak with a mask, Anustin

They are wild animals, not dogs, treat them as such and no problem

I have seen many slums in BKK too

Monster, rot in hell

Everyone has a god, call him Netflix, Jesus or Mohammad or Money

is it humanly possible to use it more than they actually do?

In short, just cook at home

Vans are the most dangerous thing in Thailand, stay away from them.

We are just talking and I'm trying to understand what's the value of this opportunity because I don't see much but you have to go personal insulting me. Okay you have made your choice, enjoy it. Jealous of what? You don't know me and I don't know you. If I was an old geezer like you I wouldn't do this.

And you make no sense at all, this visa is for high earners and 20k is pocket change for them. You are doing this only to avoid some paperwork at the immigration, not for 'investing' (what kind of investment do you do with so little money that is so attractive to you? I'm curious?) and/or you are just bummed that some of your money is locked away in a bank account which I understand but then just choose the monthly income option for retirees. Do an O-X visa, no? Honestly I don't find anything that intriguing in this program. For people working here I understand, there is actually some taxation advantage, it might become a game changer but for a retiree? Not so much.

True, I mean he makes 80k USD a year and complains about 20k locked away in a Thai bank account... (which by the way can be seen as a security deposit in case his life blows up and needs money to go back home) should be peanuts for him and makes no sense.

you just stated you spend like 2 million baht per year and worry about 800k tied up? doesn't make much sense you know... I spend 40k a month and don't worry about 400k locked away. I still don't understand what's so good about this 'opportunity'

no hard feelings Olenna! I hope it works for you, personally I'm <deleted> because the idea is good but the execution is poor as usual limiting it to a few elites in a period of time that needs expat more than ever(pattern seen over and over) but if you are in that group good for you.

I just don't like that this is called 'change' when it appeals only to a miniscule part of expats, but like I said... suit yourself

BTW do they give work permits to the pensioners too? What's the age requirement for that category?

just operate it with a business extension and work permit then, what's the problem?

If you are too young for a Non-O then I guess you have to look at the Wealthy Global Citizen or Work from Thailand professional because I guess that if you want to stay here you don't already work in Thailand.

Sadly she was just a dumb girl that fell for the wrong guy and a 'dream' life in Thailand. I do believe she is innocent, only guilty of being too stupid.

What is your problem with a simple Non O? the 800k in a bank? To me this whole thing is a travesty but feel free to indulge.

They have such a fixed old mindset, most people making good money are freelancers nowadays and they exclude that category.

no it's just the covid related death, of course many more people die in Thailand every year like everywhere else with a comparable population.