@Nongnuch *******

isn't everything in Thailand?

@Stuart ********

those prices make the LTR visa look like a better option. 🤔

@Brian *******

thx for the reply

@Russell ******

yes, I'll probably start out in Jomtien for a year and do everything there. I should have a better feel for how the system works by then. After that I'll probably move around some. Just worried about getting everything right the first time around so less chance of issues later

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

appreciate the info

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

I'll probably do the bank account on my own on one of my trips in advance of moving. But does using my own money and leaving it in the bank keep me from being stuck with an agent or having agent related visa problems in the future?

@Steve *******

can you expand on that? Sorry for the newbie questions.

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

I keep hearing different opinions about being stuck with an agent. I want to be 100% legal and deposit my own money in the bank. I don't want anything causing possible visa issues later. However using an agent to push the paperwork would be less stressful for someone that is just learning the system. Is it not possible to use an agent, do things 100% legally and not be stuck with an agent or have visa issues?

Get the 60 day tourist visa, problem solved.

@Graham *****

and why over stay when you can do it legally?