I am a British citizen who wants to move to Thailand in November. I am 36 and financially independent (at least at the moment) I want to rent an apartment and then buy something in Bangkok. I would like to stay for 1yr at least with multiple entries.

Can anyone suggest the best scheme? I heard that there was a very new visa which is 1 yr multiple entry tourist visa or am I confusing this with the non-immigrant work visa. The latter seems to be for those with work there but I won' t be working. I just want to rent and then buy something.

Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

Nigel

At the moment you have a  couple of options :-

 Multiple entry tourist visa (TR) you can buy up to 4 entries in UK and each entry is valid for 60 days after which you either go to immigration and ask for a 30 day extension(up to them if they grant it!) @ 1900 baht or 'pop over the border' and bring your next entry into operation on your return to Thailand.

 Option 2 is a Multiple non-immigrant 'O' visa ( see thai visa home page for details) The Thai consulate in Hull is very helpfull and you can contact them at :www.thaiconsul-uk.com/

  Hope this is of help.

Better still....use Hull and tell 'em you are seeking to invest in Thailand, and ask for a multi entry Business visa. Probably no problems there.   The O has a problem in my view, namely no wife or girlfriend, and only 36. That visa, if judiciously used will give you up to nearly 15 months without any sweat. GOOD LUCK.    

Hi Dr. Pat,

Regarding using the Thai Consulate at Hull, this establishment has been closed for a few weeks now....possibly due to its alleged conivance in the "short cut visa" racket.

Cheers,

Artisan

I have spoken to the Hull consulate and they are not closed. I am not sure where you are getting this information from.

Hmmmm well...it operates on the fringe....dunno. If it ain't closed now, it will be I suspect. I admit that I advocate it coz it is so piss easy. A service to our punters. But believe me this is a watched site by them who matter.