@Dawn *******

alot of people use agents for various reasons.

It is unnecessary if you can follow a list and and qualify.

** the one thing that you will need an agent for in Phuket is a bank account if you do not enter on a 90 day non-o.

Which you should do.**

Despite efforts you will expell much time and energy trying to open an account and may fail over and over.

Much easier if you apply and have visa before you get here, then won't need an agent at all.

The immigration desk can guide you at no cost, rm 204.

@Brandon ***********

Phuket has all the info for both on one handout.

@Dawn *******

You can download the current requirements.

Or go to rm 204 Phuket Main Immigration and speak to the volunteers on the desk.

They can explain the requirements in depth.

It will be area dependant.

You'll need to post where or go to the local immigration when you get there.

They will give you the list.

That is for 60 days seasoning of the funds.

If your money has already been in the bank 60 days, you can apply at 45 days.

@Joe *******

what you do in the comfort of your home is your business.

As long as you are NOT working for someone or earning money in Thailand.

@Carlos ********

the limit of 2 land entries has been lifted.

There is no limit now on any entry, until an IO decides there is....

@Ling ****

it doesn't matter if you actually do the selected courses.

Only that you are enrolled.

Once the visa is granted, it doesn't matter what you do.

It's embassy dependant.

Some say China wants a year locked away....

Unfortunately you have gotten either bad info or just didn't know.

BUT at this point you will have to leave and start again.

Other than that you may be able to pay an agent to fix it for you.

It will cost and then in subsequent years you will keep paying.

Best course of action is to start again and make sure you understand what is required.