Just received my Tourist TR Visa from the Royal Thai Embassy, Washington. I am American over 50, with pension and modest monies to meet any Visa option I have read.

Date Visa granted 01 February 2023, must be used by 30 July 2023. Length of stay in Thailand 60 days. Travel is Multiple.

I arrive Chiang Mai around 10am on March 1st, and have room booked for 1st day, then booking Green Bus too Chiang Rai and then have another hotel booked for three more nights. Plan to select longer term lodging.

Have Thai friend meeting me in Chiang Rai, going to help me open bank account so I can work on getting the 800k Baht started for the two months required to qualify for retirement annual Visa.

What are some of my options for Visas? I am already studying Thai and would be fine with taking Thai language lessons for Education Visa, or should I just apply for annual retirement Visa Type and is one better or easier than another.

How long can this visa be stretch out? Can I get it extended at immigration or would boarder run be needed?

Thank in advance for considerate responses.