I do not see it written that an extension costs 10k baht but there is debate on that depending on who reads the same document. When I read it, it says 10k visa fee. No where does it say anything about the extension cost but who knows at this point. No one has gotten an extension yet so let's see what happens in real life.

Meanwhile, every time you enter you should get 180 days.

@Kate ******************

Netflix tracks your login location and the content is different for different countries. So when you're in Thailand you access the Thai version of Netflix. It has to do with the content licensing rights and which countries Netflix has paid the content creators to be able to access the movies.

So when you're in Thailand, the content available on Netflix is geared more to Thailand and less American content.

You'll still be able to access Netflix but view a different catalog of shows and movies unless you use a VPN that tricks Netflix into thinking that you are actually in the USA (or whichever country you prefer). When using a VPN you can choose a server in the country you prefer.

This also helps with banking, some government websites, etc that track location for security purposes etc. If you watch videos on Amazon Prime this is also the case.

@John ********

Netflix and others can often see through a basic VPN or see that you're using a VPN. Some vpn but not all have a way around that. Search Google for articles on it. Here is an example. %20Netflix%20ban%20VPN%20users,you're%20using%20a%20VPN.

Nord. Works great ,especially when you need the double VPN or that other mode to work for Netflix and stuff

@Kay *****

I tried Bangkok with no luck. After three banks there I gave up. Two said no because of my visa type and one asked for a document from my embassy that they will not provide.

@Max ************

ok, I'm just telling you what Bangkok Bank told me and my experience. How many new accounts did you open this year at this location?

Banking there for many years doesn't equal opening an account this year nor is it relvant for the original post because they aren't in Jomtien. So checking if you have recent knowledge of opening new accounts or just banking there for many years.

And feel free to assume what you like about me. I've seen your smart-ass comments on other posts before.

@Max ************

depends on your visa according to the new rules supposedly

@Kay *****

it was in Jomtien so probably not helpful for you. Called Thai Visa Pattaya.

You'll want your bank account to be in the region where you live because of fees and paperwork for visas. Each branch appears to be separate from what I've heard. The agents have a "relationship " with someone at the local branch and this allows the process to work to get set up.

There are many agents across the country. Suggest you find a local one near you

@Kay *****

using an agent to open a bank account is easy and is a one time event not an annual renewal type of situation.

The renewal comments that people make are in reference to having an agent help get their visa and "fund" their bank account so that they dont have to deposit 800k baht. Since you're only opening an account that is not relevant for you.

I used an agent recently to open a bank account (different region but process is similar). There are a few things needed but it is a simple process and I had the account open within 1 hours. Total cost was 8000 baht. Part of that was the agency fee and part was the banks insurance fee (which you will likely have to pay even if you open yourself and costs up to 5000). So the extra cost to have the agent do it was not bad, saved time of trying to go to 20+ bank branches, and saved a lot of stress. Worth it in my opinion.

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

it says visa fee it doesn't say entry fee or extension fee. And no, all multi entry visas don't work that way. The METV is one time $200 visa fee and 1900 baht for each extension. not pay the "visa fee" for each extension. While not clear, the DTV appears to be the same approach. A one time visa fee of ~10,000 baht ( but in reality that actually varies by consulate location and country) and zero mention of an extension fee in the documents.

While I value your knowledge on most posts, I read the document differently. The extension fee is NOT listed on the documents nor in the gazette.