your correct about western countries, I meant basically SE Asia, thought people would presume that, that's why we all want to leave western society, but people have to accept the T&C's of countries they are looking to move to if they don't like it, choose another country that has rules your willing to accept
Mr 5 Bank Accounts it's a privilege tourist visa, you want a bank account, apply for that, but there's lots of conditions with it, you need lots of money, have to get Thai health insurance etc etc
Mr 5 Bank Accounts you still either have to leave after 180 days or apply for extention which is a lot of hassle to do, yes you can come straight back in but that doesn't stop it from being a tourist visa, not everyone does ,