I am unsure of what kind of visa to apply for and would like some help please.

I have just purchased my airline ticket to Thailand. I am flying out on the 11th January 2012 and returning on the 31st March 2012. This will be just under 3 months.

I am planning on volunteering with the Isara Foundation in Nong Khai for the first 7 weeks, then 3 weeks travelling around Thailand and into Laos for a few days before flying back to the UK from my original entry point of Bangkok.

My nationality is British and I am 50 year of age.

Could you advise me on the correct visa to apply for?

If you are working here you need a work permit and that will require a non immigrant O visa entry (and paperwork from NGO).

The group you are working with should have information for you

From The Hull Thai Consulate website:

Category “O”

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1) Married to a Thai national

Evidence required:

a) If married in Thailand:

Copies of Original Thai Marriage Certificate and Thai ID Card or Thai Passport.

B If married in UK:

Copies of Original UK Marriage Certificate and Thai ID Card or Thai Passport.

or

2) Visiting family working/living in Thailand

Evidence required:

a) Birth/Marriage Certificate to show relationship

B Letter from relative confirming they are in Thailand together with a copy of page

in their passport showing valid entry visa or a copy of their valid work permit..

or

3) Volunteer Work

Evidence required:

a Sponsor Letter from Registered Charity.

or

4) Visiting Thailand as Pensioner

Evidence required:

a Copy of Bank Statement showing receipt of State and/or Private Pension.

or

5) Visiting Thailand as Retired Person aged 50 years and over

Evidence required:

a Copy of Bank Statement showing income of minimum £900 per month.