How long have you been in LOS using visa exempt w/ Covid extensions?
Have any history of overstaying anywhere in the world?
Will you be able to provide proof of 20,000 baht or $ā¬Ā£ in cash, a confirmed booking into accommodation, and your confirmed onward ticket out of LOS within the 45 day visa exempt entry?
You're simply asking for other peoples experience which is fine, however you will be subject to the discretion of the immigration officer in front of you.
Expect questions, at the very least.
Bit of a sticky wicket for many with Covid extensions and some are denied entry.
The traditional Swift transfer from an account in your name to the Thai bank account in your name. KrungSri bank or any other work fine once you have a local account.
I suggest you open you Thai bank account at a location convenient to where you reside.