thanks, I very been asking friends in Thailand and called the legal services commission in Australia, thus this post today. A member just posted a helpful link, its a good starting point, I appreciate your reply, cheers.
According to the Thai Embassy Canberra, if you're from Australia, you are granted a visa exemption for 45 days , if you require more 60 days, you must apply for a TR 60 days. Then apply COE