it's not a retail bank, commercial only:

There's BTS and MRT, separate companies, separate stops, similar prices. There's also a few routes on the canal boats for a different adventure. Sometimes they have all you can ride tickets for several days, you might look into that.

@Steve ******

well.sure they'd advise that. Self promotion

So you're saying not many people get visa within the country. From reading various websites and experience over the years I find that highly unlikely..also many on here say doing it after arriving is easier. Bit again if that's what floats your boat feel fee. Walking past jomtien soi 5 a few times a day for months will just write off the masses of people surrounding the immigration office all day as an illusion. Maybe that's why they're wanting to ban all the pot shops everywhere due to mass illusions from passers by.

@Steve ******

not particular about OA vs in country visa. unclear why i'd be really wanting OA.... 1000's of pp retirement visa in country every year.

@Brandon ***********

like I said before you do you.

@Brandon ***********

"I plan on spending 4-6 months a year in Thailand" really??? i did exactly that with multiple entry. guess from now on, i'll just read here. how one legally stays in Thailand for 6 months a year, without it, leaving that entirely up to you. also in US good luck finding a doctor that will state you don't have elephantiasis and all the other crap on the medical form, with all the liability they're subject too, the background check every year.... lot more work that I wanna do... but hey you do you, and since its your channel, you can beat up on anyone you want, that has a different opinion.

was just offering options, and with local agent you don't really have to. why beat me up.

It's much simpler to apply once you're in Thailand and insurance not required, unless there's a compelling reason to apply feom US. That's what I did.

@Steve ****

yes that's exactly what it means. As others have said the us considers all citizens residents and pay any taxes due, and states follow suit. The best strategy if you live in high tax states, is to move long enough to claim residence in a no tax state. Then move to Thailand. However many high tax states can be very aggressive in challenging your move,.so best to read up on the subject and do it carefully and thoughtly. I.e. move bank accounts out of the high tax state. I read one article that some state was successful solely based on a pet, maybe left with a relative the article didn't explain the exact situation. Drivers license, new mail address, bank accounts, anything that can tie.you to that state. If you have very little income probably not worth their time.

I'm about 100% positive, any meats will be confiscated, and destroyed by customs.