Many hotels offer significant discounts for monthly bookings..

Why wouldn't you stay in a couple of different areas of Bangkok before you decide on a more permanent location?

Try 2 different areas for 5 to 6 weeks each to get a better feeling for the city

@Ashlie *******

No set waiting time..

However I don't believe you can apply online for another visa while still currently in Vietnam..

You have to exit and then apply online and wait for the processing times... usually around 4 to 5 working days ..

Unless you speak to a visa agent and get some urgent processing done which does cost extra money..

I suggest you contact Emily Visa (She has a profile on Facebook)and ask her about options..

She is a reliable and trustworthy visa agent in Vietnam.

You cannot extend while still in Vietnam..

You need to exit and apply online for another Vietnam visa..

Not sure what passport you hold but you may be better off going to Cambodia as they have slightly more friendly visa options and visa on arrival for most passports.

Phnom Penh is nice city so I suggest you check that out..

Simple answer is yes..

Unless you have a long history of multiple visits to Thailand or have overstayed in the past..

If neither of those apply to you then you should be fine.

Without knowing your passport country it's impossible to offer advice

6 month multiple entry tourist visa

Without an indication of your budget and preferred city area suggestions are pointless..

Hundreds of Condo available all over Bangkok in every possible price range.

Have you looked at the DTV visa ?

DTV is Destination Thailand Visa and you may qualify depending if you are studying in one of the approved study areas that qualify for a DTV.

Other than that if you don't qualify then perhaps a 6 months multiple entry tourist visa would suit you which can be stretched out to 9 months depending on your exits and entries..

If you are planning on being in Thailand on a long term basis then either of those are safer options than trying to rely on Tourist exemption entries..

Both the DTV and 6 month multiple entry tourist visa need to be arranged outside of Thailand before you travel.

@Reinhard *******

From what I can see online on Thailand government websites the 6 month multiple entry tourist visa is still available

With a multiple entry tourist visa you can stretch your stay to around 9 months so that's about the best option