What are the options for booking accommodations for the STV visa in Thailand?

Randy Goossen. Ok, rather than stuff around with an STV just apply for an OA visa from your embassy. This gives you one year stamp when you enter, and the potential of a second year if you are able to do a border bounce in a year's time (which is highly likely). You don't need any pre-booked accommodation and you don't have to worry about in-country extensions.

@Randy ********

STV was designed for snowbirds who come to Thailand every winter and have a condo or long term housing already planned out each year. It's not ideal for someone who wants to travel around the country.

There's not any workarounds because you have to prepay and show proof as well as the tax ID and documents from the booking.

Only other option is something like a multi entry tourist visa (if your embassy offers it, many do not currently) or leave after 90 days and get a new tourist visa and return. Both ways will require leaving and coming back to get your fresh stay.

There's not really many places in the world you can just freely go on holiday and live for 6 months.