What are the visa & residency requirements in Bangkok?

"In order to visit Bangkok, visitors must obtain a visa prior to their arrival. The process of applying for a visa involves submitting an application form, passport-sized photographs, and a valid passport to the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in the visitor's home country. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. In order to obtain residency in Bangkok, Thailand, applicants must submit an application form, passport-sized photographs, and a valid passport to the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home country. Additionally, applicants must provide proof of financial stability, a valid work permit, and a valid visa. Once the application is approved, applicants must then apply for a residence permit at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok," explained one expat living in Bangkok, Thailand.

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"I am on a retirement visa for 1 year with extensions. Thailand rules change each year but with my visa I only need to check in with immigration every 90 days and do not have to make a border run," said another expat in Bangkok, Thailand.