I married my Thai wife in the usa. if you did that you need to validate your marriage with state and federal government, as well as the thai embassy before you can get a marriage visa.
open a. charles schwab account. 3 free wire transfers per quarter, and unlimited atm refunds. I use Bangkok bank routing number in nyc with my bkk bank account number
I bought a car in my wifes name and got my Thai license asap.had concerns that car insurance would not pay with my American license and IDP if there was an accident.
I had to go with a retirement visa because I did not get my new york marriage certificate " apostiled" meaning g the NY secretary of state, state dept in Washington DC, and usa thai consulate did not stamp it as a legit marriage. it's not expensive, UPS will do part 1 and 2 for you, you just have to go to thai embassy.
I did it.at Bangkok bank in the siam.mall 2022 very tourist friendly just go in and ask what they want in 2024! it took me a day i went to us embassy and got notarized copy of my passport cost $50. be aware that the banking app stops working if you change phones, you will need to get bank staff to help you when that happens