@Jessica *****

Now the 60 days visa exempt stamp is automatic. They rarely ask for the 3 proofs unless you have abused the visa exempt system by entering too often. But the money proof is per adult.

The article does not detail any new measures/restrictions on p[ening a bank account.

@Pete ******

Sorry Pete. Big fingers small keys on the keyboard.

You would get a 69 day visa exempt stamp in your passport. This is NOT a visa. Immigration staff can ask you for three proofs (proof of address, Proof of funds - 20.000 thb or equivalent in a major currency per person, and proof of travel out of Thailand within 60 days of your arrival date). But if you are a first time traveller to Thailand you are unlikely to be asked any questions by Immigration. However, many airlines will not allow you to board the aircraft unless you have a returm ticket. Best confirm the requirements with your airline

Different Immigration offices have different requirements. Your office will have a list.

If your arrivals have all been visa exempt entries then sooner or later the Immigration officer at the arrival airport will declare that you have spent sufficient time in Thailand to show that you are no lomger a tourist and can deny you entry. Maybe it is time for you to obtain a visa appropriate to the reason for your visit to Thailand.

@Jim *******

Must meet requirements and still not permanent.

Cannot move permanently unless you hold a Thai passport. If you are over 50, you cam get 1 year retirement visa from the Thai Embassy in the US followed by 1 year extensions of stay from Immigration office in Thailand. Subject to meeting the requirements.

@Matt *****

I have used so many taxi from the side of the road and my Thai is minimal. Yrll the driver tp use the meter. most will. If they will not use the meter, I take a phot of the friver and his displyed ID and get out.

You should be able to open a bank account yourself, even if you are on a tourist visa or visa exempt stamp. All banks have different requirements. All branches have different requirements. Even within a branch two staff members may give very different answers. Find a branch of the bank you want (I use Bangkok Bank in Doi Saket), in an area with lots of foreigners. Go to the bank with your passport and a friend who holds an account at that branch. Have 100,000 thb to deposit. Should work but many banks/branches will also require a certificate of residence from Immigration. But instead, you could offer a letter from your hotel/ hostel/ Airbnb/ friends house stating that you stay there. Doi Saket Bangkok will work with that.