@Neil *******

Why longer than 90 days? That is a long term visa. If a bank won’t open up an account with that then it’s probably because they can’t be arsed to deal with he paperwork- especially if you’re American.

BKK or DMK to PNH (Cambodia) usually way cheaper than to PQC

It’s not too difficult to do yourself if you meet the financial requirements.

You’ll be better off to apply for a Non O visa prior to coming here because it’s far easier to open a bank account with a long term visa over a tourist or exempt entry.

The Non O is valid for 90 days from issue and on entry you’d get a stamp for 90 days.

Open the bank accounts and deposit the 800k (each) and when that’s been in the account for 2 months apply for the year extension.

The website that

@Ch***

mentioned will give you all the other requirements. Or pop in to room 101 or 204 to speak to the volunteers at the Phuket Town office.

A COR is valid for a specific purpose and for 30 days or however long your stamp is valid for whichever is the shorter.

So yes your experience was quite normal. There is no option to get a “universal” one for longer.

You can apply under the soft power option and book a cooking class or Muay Thai or medical appointments.

@Hubert ********

I don’t believe it was 14 days ever. 15 days via a land border used to be an old rule.

@Dave *******

Thailand doesn’t have a 6 month needed on passport rule. However your airline will almost certainly won’t let you board if you have less.

It’s not an issue to get an extension. They will only issue an extension up to the validity date of your passport.

@Anthony *****************

Not a problem for an extension. Could be if planning to travel elsewhere other than home country.

@Ralf *******

Not needed.

@Joseph ********

No you’re not.