not many ppl realized the 65k method most are too happy to go tru the 90days and 1st year extension....like myself i miss a few mths for my 2nd extension I can only do it at my 3rd extension....after confirming from the immigration officer....it's a taunting process for me as i started from scratch without agent luckily I had a thai bank acct few years back which I use for the convenience of travel not planning for retirement at that time
are u coming in on a nonO visa or visa exempt? If coming in on nonO yes a one way ticket will be enough and once in thailand u can start preparing for the 1yr extensions but if u are coming in on a visa exempt (60days for 93 countries) it's best to have a return or outbound ticket
Using a agent is up to individuals no one can foresee how the immigration will act in a few years time....if u do already have a rhai bank acct I would say keep it alive and don't close the acct and keep the thai sim.....during covid I have kept both my thai bank acct and thai sim and it does make it easier for me when thailand reopens it's door
Passport, photo, bank letter Bank statement bank book (800k seasoned for 2mths) lease agreement, blue book(copies)and owner's ID (copies) TM7,map of address and what ever extra the immigration officer ask for...