Just moved to Chachoengsao looking for some advice about investing a house and car
Hello everyone, this is my first Reddit post. I usually just read silently, but I am eagerly looking for some wisdom and advice here.
I am on my first Non-O visa based on marriage. My Thai partner and I are planning to stay here permanently, so we are about to buy a house for ourselves, my mother-in-law, and her 5 cats. On the other hand, although a motorcycle is already sufficient for our daily lives, I am also considering getting an EV just for comfort and safety. I would also like to have a solar system on our roof so I can be free from anxiety about the electricity costs of using the AC.
So the problem comes down to how stable my visa renewal is going to be.
I'm really fortunate to have retired early, so I'm not looking for a job here, but I'm not old enough for a retirement visa, nor rich enough to afford an Elite visa. I've learned that there are no solid standards for a lot of processes here in Thailand, from getting married and visa applications to banking, etc. A house and a car are big investments for us, and I understand second-hand houses or cars are relatively hard to sell in Thailand. That means if somehow I couldn't get a long-term visa anymore, there's probably not much left we can retrieve and take with us out of Thailand.
I've stayed in Thailand for about 8 months before, I enjoyed life here and am determined to build a new home here. The only doubt I have is the stability of the visa policy. After all, the Thai government can just kick me out, no questions asked, if they want to.
All comments and advice are welcome and appreciated. Many thanks in advance for reading!
TL;DR:
Planning to permanently settle in Thailand with my Thai partner and buy a house and an EV on a Non-O marriage visa. However, I’m worried about the long-term stability of the visa renewals and the risk of losing these major investments if my visa is ever denied. Looking for advice or shared experiences regarding marriage visa stability.
Edit: Hey I just want to thank for all the comments and advises here, I am super surprising how fast I can have the feedbacks and being super grateful to all of them. Really much appreciated.