Can I reapply for a tourist visa after using my METV and extensions in Thailand?

You want to stay long term in Thailand but not interested in a long stay Visa, but that is how the system works

When will we ever realise that we're not wanted here? Except as big spending tourists of course!

Well start out with the first and second 60 + 30 days, then you are in a better position to evaluate if you really need or want to stay more than 9 months.

Everyday life isn’t always the dreamlife it looks to be.

And whole new options may be available next year.

Whether you are allowed to apply for another tourist visa or not is up to the embassy. They can decide if they let you apply or not.

But even if you get another tourist visa, you'll probably have problems entering Thailand as a tourist after just spending 9 months there as a tourist. Each entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer you are standing in front of, and it's clear you would be trying to live in Thailand with tourist visas. That's not something you are allowed to do and they will probably deny you entry.

The new DTV visa, if it's actually implemented, might allow what you want. But you'll just have to keep an eye on the news to see if it's passed and to see what the details of it are.