@Graham *****

Yeah add to that the cost of an agent to open a bank account probably 5000 baht. Jesus wept!

@Graham *****

Also requires 800k to be put into a Thai bank account earning shit interest

@Todd ********

I'm responding to the OP's question. We could go on forever about "if's and buts". Fact is he wants to spend 6 months in Thailand in each year of the next two years. It's a no brainer.

@Michael *******

This is the only rational solution here! Why are others pushing the LTR or tying up 800k in a Thai bank account?

@Rob ******

It's the obvious choice for your two-year plan. I've no idea why others are trying to push you onto the LTR visa. That's for a ten year plan, and the non-O is good if you plan to stay in Thailand for most of the year, not for six months. These guys have no idea what they're talking about

@Todd ********

LTR for a two-year plan? Come on, the METV is the obvious choice!

It's a no brainer. If you're only doing six months get the METV. No financial criteria.

@Chris **********

What about the buffaloes?

Plenty of speculation! Now back in November the government was thinking about a 90-day visa free entry for Europeans. Seven months on, and suddenly.......nothing has happened. My advice to people is not to hold your breath - the Thai media is infamous for jumping the gun and glorifying any proposals. In the long run it'll probably turn into a 60-day visa exempt for the next six months, or something along those lines

If you're on a Visa On Arrival you have to leave after 15 days - no extensions. I actually think you're on a free entry stamp