I did the same this trip, I had a flight booked at the 55 day mark to Vietnam, which I used. Stayed there for a week and then re-entered Thailand, got another 60 days, however I was questioned about when I would be leaving and if I had a flight out of the country which I showed.

They are definitely scrutinising all extensions and re-entry of tourists

@Chad **********

Well if you re-read my comment, it was actually advising against it.

Mate, definitely come over and do some trips first. Get a feel for the different areas.

Don't come with pre- conceived ideas.

Start learning some Thai words as soon as possible.

It's not a perfect place to live, but it is far ahead of Australia for livability at this point.

You can own a condo freehold, but if you want a house and a yard, garden etc... then yes it's either renting, or enter into somewhat murky and risky, shelf company arrangement which I don't recommend.

@Paul *******

hehe yes, but they are charging us a tiny portion for the bit of land the building is sitting on.

Luckily it's very reasonable fees usually :) unlike our home countries.

It's land tax by the way.

@Benny **********

No I had a return ticket but it was 3 months in between, I also had a ticket out of Thailand, to Vietnam. Then a took a ticket from Viet and back to Thailand, then leave Thailand in another 20 days.

I did it yesterday, stayed 60, left and went to Vietnam for a week, came back to Thai.

They did, however, ask me when I would be leaving Thailand.

I said I had a flight home in 20 days and she said hmm ok then and stamped me in for another 60 days on arrival.

They are definitely scrutinising multiple entries much more these days.

@Greg **********

excellent info and very concise, thanks for your effort.

Does wise let you send money from Thailand to your own country, in my case Australia, or is it just to Thailand?

Sell at home and buy again.