Also keep in mind word is you are limited to two entries per year by land, but by air it is unlimited entries. That is my understanding anyway.

There is a 6 month visa called a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV).

It cost me $200 dollars. It is good for six months from the date of issue, so do not get it until very close to your departure date. In the states they let me do the E-visa thing.

You get 60 days at entry, which can be extended for 30 days for about $50 if you wish. Then ya gotta leave the country and when you come back you get a fresh 60 day stamp. Plus a 30 day extension if you want it.

The odd thing (but good thing) about it is that you can leave the country just before the 6 months is up, and then return just before it expires, and you can do another 60 + 30. Then it REALLY expires at the end of those days.

So it works out you can get about 9 months out of that 6 month visa if you work it right.

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

Thank you kindly for the valuable info!

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

One question that I cannot seem to find solid info on. On that 6 month METV, does it matter if the crossing into another country is by land or by flight? Any difference? Plus exactly how long is one required to stay out of Thailand to gain that new 60 day stamp upon re-entry? Thank you!

@Richard ******

Thank you!

@Richard ******

How recently was that and what particular branch please? Thanks.

My experience is only an agent can get ya a bank account on a tourist visa, NO MATTER what other documents you have. That is the case at about 15 bank branches and counting for me. Your mileage may vary. Just about all of them threw the same basic excuse at me........"home office say no".

Welcome to Catch 22 Land.

No 'non-o' retirement visa without a fully funded and cured bank account, then no bank account without a non-o visa.

I hope you do not drink beer or liquor. Otherwise you will need deep pockets in Malaysia.