@Jeffrey ***********

you mean new phone but same thai phone #? And it didnt work?

I opened 2 accounts with same name one for the 800k and one for daily spending no problem with K bank.

But be prepared to get all docs with you.

Passport, visa info, proof of residence (lease contract - make sure all name/passport # match on lease contract some bank examine them letter by letter). Get to bank early it took them quite sometimes to finish 1 account.

USD1 to 25B inhouse exchange rate ouch.

Here is a good video on ggv.

Hope it helps.



Just use your download voice app to make calls and text free.

If need to call internationally, than need to deposit some small amount in yr google wallet ie $10.00. international call charges varies from 0.05 cents per min or higher.

There is a chart in ggv which you can check each country / min for voice call.

@Ora ******

yes no cost unless you want to port yr current # to ggv, porting charges is US$20.

@Ora ******

need to download ggv from playstore, sign in with yr google account and it should work from yr cell phone.

Yes setup google voice by porting yr cell phone to it.

I have been using gg voice since last year. Its a good thing to have for the 2ndary text and voice security confirmation from banks.

Need VPN.

Alot of web cannot work/access from oversea IP.

@Marty ********

oh yes, and you are exactly right. I am under the impression that NON OA cannot be extended within Thailand. And only NON O can be issued within Thailand. It is good to know that it can be and you have done it multiple times. Thanks.

@Tod ********

thank you. I will keep

satisfying the financial, insurance, 90 days, and re-entry requirements and keep extend the Non OA.