Gorden I'm applying also but reading through comments regarding getting a DTV only Muey thai classes seems to be the option where they will offer the necessary proof of enrollment and i assume requires payment up front. I can't get a language course as the ed visa covers that. Also is it a risk applying and paying up front to any course online ? Just trying to see how its possible to get the soft option DTV

Regarding the DTV visa . I read that the 500 k doesn't have to be in a Thai bank can be in your home bank ac. But this could be wrong, I suspect. Also anyone know of cookery and/or Language classes? Bangkok or Chiang Mai

I judt checked AXA had reasonable prices up to age 79

It says you can't use an open ticket or ticket to a neighbouring country??? I've never had a problem in the past, but that's before this new no visa requirement . Probably best to get a tourist visa in home country? But even then it can be extended.!

So what do we do if we want to extend the entry for another 30 days (1900 Baht) ?

Can i just get this clear. I arrive from UK on a 60 day tourist visa. I can extend for another 30 days.......So do i book a flight with a return within 60 days or 90 days ? Or is my only option to have a return flight within 60 days and then call the airline and alter the return date for the extra 30 days given? Thanks

This is good news Stuart. My plan is to enter with a ME visa, On entry I get 60 days then extend for another 30 days (1900 bah at immigration office)

Then exit Thailand and come back with another 60 days added, and then final extension for 30 days (1900 baht) at immigration office . (As yous say could do it a third time for 9 months stay)

Thank you Victoria. KLM let you in the plane though ?

Thanks Lee this will be handy. But how odd is this? Hey folks ! You might need a 'throw away ticket' service to visit us! As they say, only in Thailand!

I agree Terary it is a risk. Thats why i was trying to see if most tourists just choose the set time length of their entry allowence, then return home. Which is Thailands loss if they could have stayed an extra month. I can't imagine family with children taking a risk. Many thanks for you help.