@Tom ******

was the plan on your phone for a year or less than a year?

@Jeremy *****

what kind of ID? Passport?

Thanks again for all the answers. I appreciate it greatly.

Thanks for your responses. I appreciate it.

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

I use the one in Washington DC Thai Embassy. Thx!

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

Thanks. I will be calling the Thai embassy in the USA to see what they say.

What is a freelancer? Lawn maintenance person in the summer, Information Systems cyber security expert when I can get a gig, sales clerk at pop up stores when I can get a gig, dog walker when I can get a gig. Do they really just want my 400 US dollars at the Thai Embassy in the US. Does anyone know what the requirements are to declare your a freelancer?

@John ********

I am going to Japan. I have it all squared. thx

Your comments were very helpful. Thanks!!

Good point. I have some baht also now so will exchange baht and/or dollars to yen at BKK