I am a 41 year old English national, keen on living for a period in Thailand. I have two options, my prefered is option 2, if possible. I own a Condo near Pattaya and have savings. I have no job or offer of a job in Thailand yet.

I would like to know the different possibilities to enable me to stay as follows...

1) to stay for up to 1 year on some sort of visitors visa. Ideally for the longest period possible, before having to leave and re-enter Thailand.

2) to live and find work in Thailand, eventually emigrating.

Many thanks

I am a 41 year old English national, keen on living for a period in Thailand. I have two options, my prefered is option 2, if possible. I own a Condo near Pattaya and have savings. I have no job or offer of a job in Thailand yet.

I would like to know the different possibilities to enable me to stay as follows...

1) to stay for up to 1 year on some sort of visitors visa. Ideally for the longest period possible, before having to leave and re-enter Thailand.

2) to live and find work in Thailand, eventually emigrating.

Many thanks

 

An METV would provide 9 months + with exits every 60-90 days. Obtainable from the Thai Embassy in London. To work you would need a job and the employer-provided paperwork needed to obtain a "B" visa and work permit.