There seems to be a rumour going around Pattaya at the moment that the govt is considering changing the age requirements for retirement visas from 50 to 60 or 65?

Is this rumour based on anything solid?

And have other people heard this too?

There have been rumors like that going around for a very long time. There is nothing to it. It is not going to happen.

Seeing as how it was dropped from 55 to 50 not so long ago I really doubt that it would be going the other way again.

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my guess it would only go down to say 45 or 40

Would be a massive and spectacular own goal if they did

Would be a massive and spectacular own goal if they did

To avoid this situation would require thinking about consequences and caring about them. Oh dear TIT.

Would be a massive and spectacular own goal if they did

To avoid this situation would require thinking about consequences and caring about them. Oh dear TIT.

True , silly me . Cause and effect wouldn't be considered at all

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by ExPratt

...changing the age requirements for retirement visas from 50 to 60 or 65?

Do you mean the non-imm O or O-A visa (incorrectly called a retirement visa) or the retirement extension, which is not a visa?

I think the age requirements for a visa in UK based on retirement have already been raised beyond those for other embassies/consulates.

Would be a massive and spectacular own goal if they did

To avoid this situation would require thinking about consequences and caring about them. Oh dear TIT.

Oh dear indeed. Another pointless and specious dig here at TV.

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by Suradit69

Certainly possible. 50 is too young for a retirement age. 55 or 60 could happen soon.

Certainly possible. 50 is too young for a retirement age. 55 or 60 could happen soon.

If that is the case, just think of the consequences !!

All guys in the age range 50-54 (suppose they increase it to 55) (with a current Retirement Extension) will have to be start doing Visa Runs again, or maybe even going the ED Visa route (and maybe start studying at your school )

Edit: If it is cause, I most certainly hope for a grandfather clause.

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by MJCM

Certainly possible. 50 is too young for a retirement age. 55 or 60 could happen soon.

there are more than enough people on this planet that are smart enough to be able to retire at age of 50 or even younger, and then spend their money in the LOS.

these are actually the "quality" type of foreigners Thailand desperately wants to attract, and the country would lose a lot of money (demolish hundreds of new Condo buildings, anyone ?) if they prevent these people to establish their residence here

Certainly possible. 50 is too young for a retirement age. 55 or 60 could happen soon.

Could you please explain your remark --55 or 60 could happen soon-- or is this just another TV poster stupid,nothing else to do ,post

Certainly possible. 50 is too young for a retirement age. 55 or 60 could happen soon.

Don't be ridiculous. It's based on financial qualifications. If anything, options for lower age would be logical as in a number of other countries offering such visas.

Why is thread even still open?

We get these rumors and unless there is some backup ... their only purpose is to freak out some people for NO GOOD REASON.

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by Jingthing

my guess it would only go down to say 45 or 40

why not open fraud and go down to 18 ??

Certainly possible. 50 is too young for a retirement age. 55 or 60 could happen soon.

If that is the case, just think of the consequences !!

Not a real problem. Immigration probably would grandfather the old rule for those who already got extensions for reason of retirement but would now be under the new minimum age.

If Immigration continue to find guys working illegally on "retirement extension", surely it could be logic for them to re-increase this minimum age.

I hate rumour mongers...including the kind that starts a chat with a statement like 'Is it true that'

If this is more than a rumour could the basis be an upsurge in numbers taking up the Thai Elite visa?

Have not seen any information on how many Elite visas have been issued in recent months, but, if significant, could someone in government circles be thinking that raising the retirement extension age limit would push more punters into taking up (or extending) this option. After all, it's a well known fact in Thailand that all foreigners have loads of dosh!

Certainly possible. 50 is too young for a retirement age. 55 or 60 could happen soon.

Funny coming from a person that belive 60 -70+ year old is normal for an ED visa and study

Sir, It is based or rumor. Rumor has no base. It is all done at old lady school. Relax and Sabai. Call the authorities if you have any questions.

I hate rumour mongers...including the kind that starts a chat with a statement like 'Is it true that'

strong word but it is always odd, people don't know what a rumor is.

rumor - false information. created by the life less to add fake meaning to whatever they aren't very good at. like living in their moment. enjoying lack of confusion.

No basis in fact.

Nothing to see here.

Move along and stop gawking.

Next ...

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Certainly possible. 50 is too young for a retirement age. 55 or 60 could happen soon.

More waffle and nonesense from MacWalen.

It's a Macwindup.

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by neverdie

It is a rumour based on speculation because of the changes that are taking place in respect to other visas. I could see them making changes in the requirements. I could even see them raising the age back to 55 and/or changing the financial requirements -- but it is not based on anything. I don't see them lowering or eliminating the age requirement.

It's a Macwindup.

I have had nothing to do with that. Expressing my opinion is allowed, the same as other members are allowed to express their opinions. 60-65 sounds about right to me, and say 1.5 mil in the bank.

Funny coming from a person that belive 60 -70+ year old is normal for an ED visa and study

Nobody is too old to learn. Even older 80+.

if it goes up, will be the perfect timing to promote the THAILAND ELITE CARD

Funny coming from a person that belive 60 -70+ year old is normal for an ED visa and study

Nobody is too old to learn. Even older 80+.

But yet one can be too young to retire.

If Immigration continue to find guys working illegally on "retirement extension", surely it could be logic for them to re-increase this minimum age.

You think some of those retirees work illegally in Thailand? They might spoil it for those real retirees who just spend money.

I been retired for 12 years now and only 62.