@Andre ********

Talk to

@Wayne ********

. He's currently on the OX in Thailand.

@Andre ********

Sydney Consulate. I know two people who have done it.

@Iris **********

If you're Canadian, don't worry about it. It's only Australians can do this

@Andre ********

Yep, but this is not specific to Australia. I emphasised Australians can get the 5 year entry stamp without transferring any money to Thailand

@Iris **********

Correct

@Andre ********

What's your source for that?

If you're Australian, the OX is the best visa. Stamped in for five years and don't have to transfer any money to Thailand.

@Brendan *******

No such thing as 30-day Visa On Arrival. If you mean 30-day visa exempt, you need onward journey proof within the 30 days

@Bennett *******

The funds have to "season" for two months. In the meantime you can (up to August 24) apply for the so-called "covid" extension which will give you the two months required. So if you get the funds transferred now, you've got enough time

@Bennett *******

The STV is really done. If you're looking at 12 months the Non-O (over 50) is the easy option although it means whacking 800k into a Thai bank account. Otherwise you're going to be on a procession of tourist visas or visa exempts, which after already having had nine months of being a tourist, you run a slight risk of being denied entry. There's always the ED visa if you fancy learning Thai language. That can get you 15 months at a push