Philippines Passport

Living in Bali (no Consulate here, only in Jakarta)

I want to stay in Thailand for 60-90 days

I am getting conflicting advice, what is the best way to go about it, please? What are the requirements?

I saw somewhere that I can just enter with VOA (30 days) and apply for a Long Term Tourist Visa while I'm there in Thailand?

I also saw somewhere that I need to apply for a Tourist visa first.

Bit Confusing - Please help!

Avoid being denied entry service for 3,000฿? Lots of people here have got this e-mail and I am looking for answers. I'm sure by now we are all aware that Immigration is cracking down on long term tourist visa people who are showing proof of 20k cash but being denied based on 120 days per year as the verbal reason and marking insufficient funds on paper.

But how is it possible to meet a representative inside the airport before stamping into immigration to guide you through arrival process? Isn't that area reserved for people specifically flying into Thailand?

What is this process like?

Can anyone shed more information on this service?