International schools are a great option if you are a certified teacher as you can make a western salary while in Thailand. I’m moving to Bangkok in as a math teacher in August. Can’t wait!
How did your move as teacher in Bangkok go? Was it what you expected? I am certified teacher in America. Do international schools have an age limit? Hope you are loving it in Thailand.
So far so good! Work is work, but I'm loving life in Bangkok. Definitely glad I made the move for sure. I think the maximum age for work permits is 60. @@writeronthestormkyushu565
I saw a video about the Digital Nomad Visa from an employee from the Thai Visa Agency, she said eventhough you get a 10 year Visa, they do a follow-up after 5 years to see if you still meet the requirements, the same goes for the Elite Visa
Did I understand you correctly that you need 80,000 US money in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?? I have $2200. monthly income social security & would like to move to Thailand. Is this possible, or am I dreaming 😅
Volunteer visa not being recognised as often by Thai authorities now. ED visas applied for within Thailand require an additional conversion fee. METV is still a thing.
Can yo work on a retirement visa in Thailand? I was thinking foreign company and don't remit any income in the year it was earned then move it into a Thai bank, does that work?
@@TheRealMafoo Go see a visa agent in Thailand.. there are ways around those official requirements, but obviously youtubers are hesitant to speak about it.
@@TheRealMafoo that doesn't sound right, what kind of pensioner has 80K fixed income, Obama? Or was that 80K baht? Even that is more than 2K USD, so US social security is excluded. The video said 25K USD of bank deposited wealth, not income. Sounds a bit low but more reasonable than the alternatives!
Hi Brett, Great video. I am going to Thailand in June 23 and will be staying in Asok area and do you know any agency that can help me applying for Non-O visa? Thank you.
With that backdrop Brett, It has me ready for story time. Lol… I still think that for a lot of people, it is just easier to max out your stays in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. And just keep rotating through those countries during the year. Seems easier than messing with all the visa stuff.
@My MidLife Adventures @Brett Dev thinking about getting a 180 days multiple entry visa (where you have to leave every 60 days), re-entering on the last few days so i can get another 60 days, then extend by another 30 days, which makes it 180+60+30 days (9 month) then i need to be out of Thailand for 3 month. then rinse & repeat. will this be working?
Multi entry Visa? 60 days + 30 day extension, border run, 60 days + 30 day extension, border run, then apply for a single entry visa before your multi entry visa expires, get another 60 days + 30 day extension = 270 days in Thailand.
Great useful video! Nowhere near eligible sadly, but I wasn't aware other countries also had digital nomad visas. Which other countries offer them? (preferably with less stringent requirements).
Hello Brett, have you been involved in a fight recently? i noticed the bruises on your right knuckles. it looks like you had the upper hand, since your face is free of wounds :) . hope you doing well.
The Elite visa sounds a lot better than the digital nomad visa LOL If someone makes let's say 3K a month, they can save 1-1.5K per month and in a year get the Thai elite, but they won't get the digital nomad visa...
Have to laugh at those complaining that Thailand won’t gift them an easy pathway to live in their country. Thailand is obviously trying to discourage the ugly stereotypes you see walking around holding hands with much younger (and desperate) local women. And economically, a handful of genuine remote workers are worth so much more than hundreds of those types. I can’t blame them.
@Dave B no they are not, because the Retirement Visa is the easiest to get & you have to be 50 or older to get it! i am younger then 50 and work remote, i would love to get the Retirement Visa!
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International schools are a great option if you are a certified teacher as you can make a western salary while in Thailand. I’m moving to Bangkok in as a math teacher in August. Can’t wait!
How did your move as teacher in Bangkok go? Was it what you expected? I am certified teacher in America. Do international schools have an age limit? Hope you are loving it in Thailand.
So far so good! Work is work, but I'm loving life in Bangkok. Definitely glad I made the move for sure. I think the maximum age for work permits is 60. @@writeronthestormkyushu565
wow! the thai digital nomad visa is quite stringent 😲
I saw a video about the Digital Nomad Visa from an employee from the Thai Visa Agency, she said eventhough you get a 10 year Visa, they do a follow-up after 5 years to see if you still meet the requirements, the same goes for the Elite Visa
we're coming to Thailand next year and I'm honestly relieved to know that this LTR visa exists!!! Thanks for the FYI
cool video! really clear and comprehensive, i have a sabatical coming up and think the education visa sounds decent! Thank you!
Did I understand you correctly that you need 80,000 US money in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?? I have $2200. monthly income social security & would like to move to Thailand. Is this possible, or am I dreaming 😅
Hi Brett, interesting. And how you managed to stay there over 3 years working as Digital Nomad ?
Nobody wants to talk about their own visas. It’s a grey area
Volunteer visa not being recognised as often by Thai authorities now. ED visas applied for within Thailand require an additional conversion fee. METV is still a thing.
Can yo work on a retirement visa in Thailand? I was thinking foreign company and don't remit any income in the year it was earned then move it into a Thai bank, does that work?
cheers m8t, very good info
Retirement visa probably my best option. Turn 50 in couple months and looking to start full time digital nomad life.
Just an FYI: For retirement, you need to show 80K in fixed income, like a pension or Social Security. If you earn it, it doesn't count, sadly.
@@TheRealMafoo Go see a visa agent in Thailand.. there are ways around those official requirements, but obviously youtubers are hesitant to speak about it.
@@TheRealMafoo that doesn't sound right, what kind of pensioner has 80K fixed income, Obama? Or was that 80K baht? Even that is more than 2K USD, so US social security is excluded. The video said 25K USD of bank deposited wealth, not income. Sounds a bit low but more reasonable than the alternatives!
@Spooky Black I'm debating it. For my one year stay in thailand it's a waste of resources
@@TheRealMafoo 80k in fixed income??? 80k baht?
Good info thanks Bret. If you get the retirement visa for a year, do you still have to sign in at the immigration office every few months?
Hi Brett,
Great video.
I am going to Thailand in June 23 and will be staying in Asok area and do you know any agency that can help me applying for Non-O visa? Thank you.
I wonder if Chiang Mai University is continuing with its lecture series, that was a route in ‘21 to get an ED visa as well.
Yes I have a friend who has a visa at the uni.
@@brett_dev What an awesome value. Thanks again for another great informative video!
@@TheVoiceofReason4ya Awesome value??
By the way, you give the best info!!!!¡
I do have a question: How difficult is it to bring your stuff over, if you are going to do a retirement visa?
leave/sell it all and get new stuff there.
With that backdrop Brett, It has me ready for story time. Lol… I still think that for a lot of people, it is just easier to max out your stays in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. And just keep rotating through those countries during the year. Seems easier than messing with all the visa stuff.
Yeah a lot of people do that. Get to experience multiple countries too.
@My MidLife Adventures @Brett Dev thinking about getting a 180 days multiple entry visa (where you have to leave every 60 days), re-entering on the last few days so i can get another 60 days, then extend by another 30 days, which makes it 180+60+30 days (9 month) then i need to be out of Thailand for 3 month. then rinse & repeat. will this be working?
Thanks Bret, can us foreigners apply for IT jobs in Thailand or are they usually for Thai nationals only.
You can apply. There are tons on LinkedIn.
Which schools allow you to go to school once or twice per week on the ED visa?
Genius language school Phuket has online lessons. 55000 bath for one year.
@@RealEasyThaiTV they are charging me 75,000 baht for 15 months.
@@kurt755 75000 in genius language school???
Hi Brett if you're in Thailand soo long how do you maintain your Healthcare in the uk by being a permanent resident ????
Not many people retire with $80k plus income.
Multi entry Visa? 60 days + 30 day extension, border run, 60 days + 30 day extension, border run, then apply for a single entry visa before your multi entry visa expires, get another 60 days + 30 day extension = 270 days in Thailand.
Just drop in get 45 days on arrival, 45 days renewal .. border run rince and repeat
Depending on passport. But you can just stay in Malaysia for 90 days at a time. Also a great place to hangout as a digital nomad.
@@passportmarc the extension is NOT 45 days. Just the standard 30.
@@mymidlifeadventures4248 yeah i think you’re right, but 45 days + 30 is not bad
@@scott8057 are you sure about the overland crossings ? Feels like i got friends that haven’t been home in years and they just border run
Really good information... great content - thanks.
Thank you so much for the info. Very informative. I qualify for two programs at least easily.
Great useful video!
Nowhere near eligible sadly, but I wasn't aware other countries also had digital nomad visas. Which other countries offer them? (preferably with less stringent requirements).
good man with honest opinion
Hello Brett, have you been involved in a fight recently? i noticed the bruises on your right knuckles. it looks like you had the upper hand, since your face is free of wounds :) . hope you doing well.
So for exmaple if i do crypto and trading it does not count because i am working for myself not a company? Is that how it works?
What about the elite visa?
Well that's quite a title update, I think
The Elite visa sounds a lot better than the digital nomad visa LOL
If someone makes let's say 3K a month, they can save 1-1.5K per month and in a year get the Thai elite, but they won't get the digital nomad visa...
Hi m8t, Sorry! I have been ill, but ok now.
sounds like anyone on retirement with under 30K annually can NOT retire in Thailand.... sad.
Meanwhile Cambodia visa is 180$ a year with pretty much no requirements.
@Dan yeah give us more details please
If I have tube baby born in TH, the baby will become TH citizen? Can I naturalize to become TH citizen?
Have to laugh at those complaining that Thailand won’t gift them an easy pathway to live in their country. Thailand is obviously trying to discourage the ugly stereotypes you see walking around holding hands with much younger (and desperate) local women. And economically, a handful of genuine remote workers are worth so much more than hundreds of those types. I can’t blame them.
@Dave B no they are not, because the Retirement Visa is the easiest to get & you have to be 50 or older to get it!
i am younger then 50 and work remote, i would love to get the Retirement Visa!
Has that kettle boiled yet?
😂
Smart Visa is the way to go