@Trav *********

at least Chang is contributing and not just saying who cares!

The initial visa application is really straightforward. If i were you would I have a look. Which visa are you trying to get?

DTV would probably be the best fit.

Glad it all went smoothly for you. Im just waiting on my extension being granted, hopefully get it any day now. You'll just have to drink beers tonight instead!

@John ******

not normally but some people still manage it.

@Simone ******

it's something I've never understood, I want people to take care of my property and I also don't want to be worrying about looking for tenants every 6 months to a year.

@Simone ******

you have to hold out for a good contract, as a renter you can be taken advantage of very easily, especially when you are responsible for repairs and decorations

I'd keep looking, last thing you want is to leave yourself in a position where you've done up the house for them and then find yourself homeless after the first year. If you really want the house you could always try seeing if they'll give you a longer lease. I did something similar in the UK when I found out my Thai girlfriend was pregnant. I put my house up for considerably less rent per month but told the tenant they would be responsible for decorating repairs and furniture, the only difference is a signed a 5 year lease for her so she knew she wasn't being ripped off.

@Steven ********

I've been really lucky every time I've been to the banks, I think the longest I've waited has been an hour but I've heard some absolute horror stories of people being in them literally from opening until closing.

@Steven ********

if you can get them to unfreeze your bank account you should be able to go to immigration and change the visa type. If you can't get them to unfreeze it you will have to ask immigration to cancel your DTV and then apply for the Non O from outside of Thailand.