sadly I don't have driving licence and in UK we don't have ID. But I had a local bus travel card issued by my council which is "local govt" and Bangkok Bank accepted that ( after some persuasion)
if you're so convinced it's too difficult and other countries are better, then you have got your answer. Thousands live happily on their chosen methods of stay.
it says evidence you have proof of 500,000 tbt. In your bank. It doesn't say in a Thai bank account so perhaps equivalent amount in your bank. On DTV can't open Thai bank account.