Not really a major thing but a niggle we had to ensure, we got a non-o visa to travel, that is important, when we get to Thailand I won't be able to open a bank account with a trourist waiver, but I can with a Non-O, that then allows me to get a bank account, put the required funds in it for the marraige visa and sit on it for 2 months before we go for the full visa extension.
The visa application got returned (not refused) a few times due to issues with my photo, and not giving enough or correct details of my bank account to prove income, but it was eventually, on the 3rd or 4th attempt approved.
This makes a big difference now, I was able to book the flights, and we are now ready to make the jump, just as soon as the house sale completes (don't jinx it)..
We hope to spend our 1st Christmas in Chiang Mai, and then we get a visa agent to prepare the full 1 year marriage visa after 90 days there, to let me stay permenantly. It does need a renewal each year, and a 90 day reporting process, but small price to pay for retirement happiness.
More home comforts are going out the door, the big fridge leaves tomorrow, the big table on Tuesday. I will put the beds online soon too, and maybe some of the things in the shed.
We booked the shippers to pick up lots of boxes in Dec, and we are shedding things we don't need...
Its all go...
roll on Dec23
Ahthankyew
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