I want to ordain in Thailand as a Buddhist monk I am from and living in the UK what sort of visa do I require and what paper are required to obtain this visa.

May all be happy and well

First get a letter issued by the abbot of the temple.

With this you should get a single entry non-O in your country.

When you have ordained, apply for extension of stay at immigrations in Thailand.

From Police order 777/2551

2.13 In the case of study of Buddhism or religious function:

Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.

(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM);

(2) Confirmation has been issued by the National Buddhism Office or the National Buddhism Office of the Prime Minister’s Office or the Mahachulalongkorn University; and

(3) Confirmation has been issued by the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying or performing the religious function.