You can contact the immigration office in Chiang Mai for guidance on the extension requirements. Handling it personally might be more efficient than going through an agent. Start with opening a bank account when you arrive.

@Alex *****

It is, but only as a part of the 15 months stay process.

@Anthony **********

Yes the owners of this group

@THAI *****************************

still manage to open a bank account for their klients as a part of a 15 months visa/long term stay package.

@Joseph ***

Noted, however the key consideration is the cumulative duration of stay in Thailand within a specified timeframe without a valid visa. It appears she's optimizing her visa exemption periods and is likely to attempt a third entry within a twelve-month window.

@Richard **********

It doesn't matter, as long as the immigration officer you’re standing in front of means you're using short-term solutions for a long-term stay in Thailand. You'll be told to get a proper visa anyway, and it's quite strict now. People get pulled aside and questioned after they've maximized one visa exemption. If you've maximized two in a shorter period, you should be prepared to be denied on the third one. I personally wouldn't dare risk getting denied and would be careful about advise anyone to just go and try with this history without a visa or a safe entry service through an agent at the airport.

For individuals who have maximized two visa exemptions, applying for a visa prior to their next visit may be a prudent decision. The Non-O visa category as Graham suggests is particularly suitable for stays of 90 days, provided the applicant meets the requisite criteria, including being over 50 years of age and demonstrating a monthly income of 65,000 THB or possessing funds amounting to 800,000 THB.

D'après ce que je comprends, seul le propriétaire de ce groupe ouvre des comptes bancaires pour ses clients dans le cadre de demandes de résidence/visas de longue durée, et pas seulement en tant que service indépendant.

Same for me, no issues as I kept my old number. Just downloaded the app again and activated in the new telephone.

@Graham *****

Yes agree.

(Do you know if they still accept funds in a AUS bank for a Non O-X).

If you don’t have any issues with parking 800K or 400K baht in a Thai bank account, a Non O visa and yearly extension of stay with re-entry permit based on being retired (passed 50 years) or married to a Thai (If that’s the case) is probably the best and most common option.

If you don’t want to park any funds in a Thai bank and don’t have any issues with a Thai health insurance, a one year Non O-A multiple entries visa (which gives up to two years stay) renewed every second year could be another option.