@Bill *************

in which case, get your non-o here in Thailand

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

regarding him opening a bank account quickly. It ISN'T because he needs to have it in there for two months. The reason for opening the bank account quickly is, he needs to submit his 90 day non-o application while he has more than 15 days on his arrival stamp, or he will need to get a 30 day extension first. Once he has his 90 day, he has more than enough time, 3 months... To allow his money to season for two months before then applying for an extension

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

no change here, I've helped many people since 2021, 2022 and earlier this month

Make an online appointment with the Embassy to coincide with your arrival dates. For a certified copy of your passport

Take note. A non-o bought IN Thailand has far fewer mandatory insurance requirements, I.e. NONE compared to a Non-o bought outside Thailand, which often has similar or same onerous insurance requirements as a non-oa.

My advice, just get here visa exempt, open bank account, transfer cash, submit 90 day application, with more than 15 days on your stamp, after money seasoned for 2 months apply for 12 month extension. Total cost 3900THB for 15 months.

You choose what insurance you want

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

yes but, Bangkok Bank, head office, accepted my TM30 details and a signed affidavit from my partner, on a copy of her id, stating I lived with her. I also needed an Embassy certified copy of my passport. I was on a tourist visa, didn't need insurance. 500THB for the bank card, was the only charge. 2021, and helped others in 2022 and 2023...

Bank account is step one

@Mai *******

like many other parts of the world...

@Mai *******

what?

No but you will need a residence cert and health cert