The hotel you are staying in will do the TM30 in Bangkok so it's no sweat. Just do your own when you get to Udon

David McBryde. So you have a bit of time to monitor how the covid extensions will pan out over the next few weeks, and see how rigidly they apply the new orders. At least this way you'll know well in advance if you're going to be given your marching orders, or whether there's a glimmer of light

When does your current stamp expire?

Going TO Bangkok nothing needed

I believe the fake ED and Volunteer visas have been stopped due to new senior management in Thai immigration. You might be better off seeking a legit school who can help you

Elite Visa. 5 years is 600k baht. Works out at $10 (US) per day. No headaches.

What is your age and how long do you consider "as long as possible?"

Still need one vaccine with the recovery certificate in the last six months..Otherwise it's ten days quarantine.

Darren Jenkins. What visa are you planning to move on to?

I have been a critic of the STV, but in light of the apparent winding down of the covid extensions, I'd say for anyone wanting a long term stay here (max nine months) it's certainly now worth looking at. There are ways around the three month hotel bookings if you have a lease and drop a message to Arawan Namak to get a quote on an insurance policy.