@Graham *****

just apply for the Non O visa before you travel, come to Thailand, open a bank account (easy with a non o) and then when you have 30 days remaining, apply for a year extension, it not hard to do. The people who say it is difficult are the ones that cannot follow instructions and want to argue about the requirements.

If you just do it how they ask it is as easy as photocopying documents and handing them over, Simple

@Graham ******

it is not complicated at all, it is straightforward, you just follow the requirements! Easy peasy!!!

Make an account and you can then make your own and also any guests staying

There is a tutorial on the site

1st one at immigration

I have two accounts, one for visa money and the other for spending

You would be much better off getting your Non O visa before you travel here, it's very easy to do and then you can open bank accounts much easier with an Non O.

Getting the visa your home country saves so much hassle!

Have a look on Checkdi (Was Mr Prakan)for all your Thailand insurance requirements

You can compare policies and prices in it from the leading providers

I took out a Pacific Cross policy through them, very easy

Have a look on Checkdi (Was Mr Prakan)for all your Thailand insurance requirements

You can compare policies and prices in it from the leading providers

@Colin ********

yeah OA just woke up lol edited....

@Ruel ******

looks like that's from a 3rd party web site and is referencing OA visa, go to the official website for the requirements, but if it is for the OA visa you will need to purchase a policy that is specific for the visa.