Thank you for the replies, you probably think I’m a bit naive, well your right as have had so many confusing answers about everything and just feel a little daunted by it all. Was supposed to be a gap year that I didn’t take when I left school years ago. Thailand was my happy place after a few great holidays here but so far I have hit a lot of hurdles. So sorry for the questions etc.
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.