I'm from the USA. Is the double entry visa the correct one to apply for if I want to consider retirement in Thailand. I have all the qualifications. I think 6-12 months is a good time line to use to be able travel ,live and experience Thailand.

Rick

A single entry non immigrant O visa would be the normal choice as with that you can directly extend your stay for retirement after 60 days. Extension of stay only costs 1,900 baht so if you decide later to leave you do not lose anything. But it really does not matter that much as you can obtain visas from countries in the area anytime.

Hey thanks for replying so quickly!!. If I decide on retirerment . I will more then likely leave take care of my affairs in the USA. and come back. So I need to get the Visa of non imergrant O single entry.Then applly for extension of stay in other country(is this called a Boarder Run)?How long of a extension on the boarder run can I get? how many times can I do this?I want to be able to stay 6-12 months?I will need to have my bank wire money to me .Will I have a hard time opening up a bank account,because its a 6-12 month stay??

Rick

A single entry non immigrant O visa would be the normal choice as with that you can directly extend your stay for retirement after 60 days. Extension of stay only costs 1,900 baht so if you decide later to leave you do not lose anything. But it really does not matter that much as you can obtain visas from countries in the area anytime.

You extend your stay at Immigration inside Thailand for one year using bank deposit/income or combination to meet the requirements. The cost is 1,900 baht and you use TM.7 form. There is no problem opening a bank account (but it might take visits to several banks) and you should have a wire transfer agreement in place with your US bank prior to arrival so that you can set up transfers by internet/phone/fax or whatever - often basic paperwork has to be done in person.