Tried to open a second savings account in Krungthai bank last month with a Non O visa. They didn’t allow me even if I’ve been a customer in their bank for 11 years with a debit account and could provide a residence certificate. Requested a yellow book or a work permit as well.
They referred to general written guidelines from their head office and gave me a copy.
Yes that’s an option, but then you’re not using your Non O-A for more than a two years stay, and I’m not sure I would have use the mandatory health insurance for more than two years either. Probably better to get a regular Non O and fulfill the requirements at once to get a more permanent stay if that’s your intension in the first place.
and wisely means don’t use the Non O-A if you plan to stay for more than two years in Thailand ore else you’re stuck with the mandatory health insurance approved by the Thai immigration for all you’re future yearly extension of stays.
It’s called "safe entry airport service" and it guarantee you a safe entry in BKK. Don’t think it’s allowed to post any links here, but I would have checked this furter up if you end up doing a air entry.