retirement visas

[frequent]

Basic mistake of a foreigner, searching logic here, where there isnt't any.

You are right, of course, a married person presumably needs higher income than a single man. But no lol, Thai law requires him to only show half of what single guy needs to prove. It is definition of retarded, but I guess that is why we love Thailand.

I wonder how many other countries refuse to grant a long-term visa to the foreign spouse of a citizen

[mahjongguy]

"...Thai law requires him to only show half of what single guy needs to prove. It is definition of retarded, but I guess that is why we love Thailand."

Seems perfectly logical to me. Those on marriage extensions can be of any age and are allowed to get work permits. Those on retirement extensions are not allowed to work, so they need to show better financials.

[gerefan2]

Thank you Mahjonguy...just goes to show how little some here know about the regulations!