I'd recommend Krabi honestly. Maybe Khao Lak but that might be too small for you.

You can get a visa on arrival at Laotian borders. I believe it's $40 in very crisp new US dollars without any marks or anything, or if you want to pay baht it will vary from 2000-2500 baht depending on the staff of the day.

Be aware that the visa takes up an entire page of your passport.

Some of the borders also have digital visa on arrival available, so if you know which border and at least 3 days ahead you can apply and pay online and then don't have to wait in line at the border, plus you'll only get a small sticker in your passport instead of a full page stamp.

@David ******

because most offices don't require a TM30 for extension. They just check the computer and see one was filed. Each office makes their own requirements and TM30 is not an official requirement for an extension. It would not be listed on any extension form.

@David ******

there's no immigration office in Thailand that requires the owner's blue book and ID for a 30 day tourist extension. You're either talking about a different visa/extension or there's more to the story.

@David ******

It clearly says "report address" this absolutely NOT the list of requirements for an extension. This is the list of requirements for TM30.

They would have handed this to someone looking for an extension if they were missing the TM30. Basically combining the TM30 with the extension, and saying if you want an extension you need this to file the TM30 first.

@Duncan *********

no restrictions on owning them, but you can't do any agricultural work. Which is what this person seems to be interested in based on their post.

You should not need to show proof of onward travel if you have a DTV

You were researching the wrong things when coming up with your ideas.

The very first thing you should have researched is protected jobs and industries in Thailand. The agricultural industry is protected and is reserved for Thai people only. Any jobs related to agriculture are restricted and it would be illegal for you to be involved regardless if it's paid or not. And Thai people are very serious about this and would happily report you for dabbling in something that is reserved for them.

@Deb *******

every agent is different. Some take your passport halfways across Thailand and get you a stamp from a province you've never heard of, because that's where they have their contacts. Some take your passport and have it back to you in a few days.

There is no multiple entry retirement visa you can get through an agent. You can get a retirement visa with a 1-year extension and a multiple re-entry permit, but that's very different from a multiple entry visa.