MalcolmB

Ok, thanks. 800,000 baht is no problem. can use any Thai bank right?

No Frits said that. thank you.

Thankyou sir.

Hello, I think I have my head around it, but need some advice from people who are actually doing it. I am 53. My father passed away and I sold his house so I am now ready to retire in Thailand. I have holidayed here before in Pattaya once a long time ago, and Phuket once. Really enjoy the people, weather, cheap beer. During Covid in London I met a lovely Thai lady in a “massage” place and we spent a lot of time together when she could not work and will marry in the future. She speaks very good English. We are in Phuket now for a holiday. It is wonderful. I am living my dream. Beautiful resort will a pool. Her mother has given us some land up north where we build a house. They are very generous and sharing people. I offered to pay for it but her mother refused. She has two kids, one is 20+ and lives somewhere else, the youngest will live with us. My holiday visa runs out in 2 weeks. What is the best visa for my situation? Retirement visa? I think might be good? Any pitfalls? Can you get it if you are married? My girlfriend is only 46, does that affect it? Marriage visa? I heard that I can do before we get married if we are engaged and it is cheaper? Do I have to adopt her kid? Is that possible? ED visa? Someone yesterday told me I don’t have to attend classes, can do it online. That way I will speak Thai which will be handy. I have already learned some words. Spy Tee My Elites visa? It seems good but expensive and they might change the rules? Do I have to leave Thailand to get a visa? Everyone seems to tell me different things. Thanks in advance for advice.