Quote Originally Posted by Horatio Hornblower
Come on just admit the fact your skint, and you don't want to cross the border every 3 months.
We I'll be living is Isaan and I am quite looking forward to visa runs into Laos. I want to see Luang Prabang and also the Plain of Jars.

I spent over two hours on the phone yesterday trying to speak to the Thai Embassy in London. When I eventually spoke to somebody all she could say was "it's on the website". The consulates are unable to issue retirement visas and to have to go to London would necessitate two nights hotel accommodation, considerable uncertainty and £20.000 in a current account.

If I was able get a "retirement visa" in Cardiff, I would almost certainly do that. All the consulates have advised initial entry with a marriage visa followed by subsequent conversion.