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There is no Retirement Visa. Does he have a Non O Visa or an Extension of Stay? Either way he can apply for an extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai lady if he qualifies.

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ORDER OF THE IMMIGRATION BUREAU No. 327/2557 2.18 In the case of being a family member of a Thai national (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children): Each permission shall be granted for no more than one year. 1) The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM). (2) The alien must have proof of relationship. (3) In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto: or (4) In the case of children, adopted children, or spouse's children, said children, adopted children, or spouse's children must not be married, must live with the alien as part of the family, and must not be over 20 years of age except in case of the person hereof is of illness or disability and cannot live without support of father or mother: or 5) In the case of parents, the father or mother must maintain an average annual income of no less than Baht 40,000 per month throughout the year or must have deposited funds of no less than Baht 400,000 to cover expenses for one year.

Requirement is 400k on the day of application only.

I have already given the correct information in my post above. Looks to me like the IO made a mistake.

Wrong Information

Unless there has been a very recent change there is no requirement to show the money 2 months before application. It has to be in the bank on the day you apply. Unless it has changed very recently which I doubt.

Ubonjoe gave you the only serious option.

Cameron held the referendum to heal the rifts in the Tory party. That went well didn't it?

It works well for most of us.

Read your Bank Card. Needed to access your bank in UK.

Yep. Not being issued now.

Thais are not disturbed by noise. They enjoy it. Not a lot you can do about it. There is a reason that it is called The Land Of Noise.

A Non Imm Visa can be obtained at Immigration if it leads onto a 12 month extension for retirement.

Money in the bank is not required.

60 day extension to visit Wife. 1,900 Baht. Take your Wife along with you.

You forgot the swimming in palm oil.

There is no stapled paper for a 30 day extension. Only a stamp.

If you do not report you will be fined 2,000 Baht next time you visit Immigration. If you do not get a confirmation in a few days pop along to Immigration to avoid the fine.

Bickering Posts Removed and Topic Closed at OPs request.

Yep. health Insurance is not required.

Yes but it might take weeks to get your new passport depending on nationality UK around 11 weeks for example.

Nope. You are not extending your Visa... You are applying for an extension of stay.

Yes. You will get until the expiry date of your Passport.