How did he get into this situation in the first place is MY actual question. Self inflicted wound, so to speak.

And also, if he gets stopped by police during this period, he will have more issues to deal with.

@Todd ********

agree, but as a frequent traveler to Thailand, I don't want ANY "X"s associated with me.

If it is only for the original length, apply for the 30 day extension.

Was it the exact same ID used to open both? (eg, not 2 different passports, even if the name is exactly the same?) That COULD be the issue. Otherwise, after the 5 days are finished, and if you haven't has a result, chase up with your specific branch again. This is just the banks performing KYC. This has, and will keep happening with different banks globally. And definitely more scrutiny if you are not a citizen.

As for paying rent, you should be able to send a wire from your UK bank to your landlord's account. Not sure bout anything else. I would expect there to be a way, until you sort this out.

The pic is nothing exciting or new. Just confirmation in case...

Elite/privilege visa, if you have the cash. Otherwise, you will need to get a marriage or retirement visa with the 90 day check-ins. No need to leave the country.

@Matthew ********

, having a home base is nothing abnormal. I would bet more than half the countries in the world would have the same requirement. You can move around, just register the move appropriately.

You should be fine. You aren't coming for 60 days, extending, then border bouncing.

@Erez *********

Good to know!

I do not think the marriage license/documents is how you get the bank account. It is how you get the marriage visa.