Exactly how I do it. Two separate accounts, both with Bangkok Bank.

A large bottle of Carabao dark is 60 baht.

@М. ***

Certainly for British Pound you will get the best rate for a 50 note. The 20, 10 and5 are a lower rate.

@Markiv ********

thank you for your reply. I did not realise that. So I suppose a follow on question, does it cause any problems if the account is in a different province. I know that the bank charges for out of province withdrawals, but that is overcome by doing cardless withdrawals. The main concern for me is that there are no problems when it comes to the yearly extension.

I have just done the same thing in Nong Khai. The account was set up in Udon Thani. Whent into the Nong Khai branch and asked to change address on my account. No problems, and they were very helpful.

@Cliff ********

that's the way I did it. As I already had an account with BB it was easy to open a second one.

@Brandon ***********

surly coming from the UK the OP will have a printed out e visa. So if he doesn't show it, how will they know. Only a thought.

As a single guy I live on around 45,000 bht per month in Nong Khai. I enjoy the quiet life and going to local Thai bars for a few beers. Also do a bit of travelling around. It all depends on the life style you want.

@Christopher **********

looks like the airlines maybe tightening things up a bit.

@Frederick ********

yes had a re entry permit. They only seemed interested in the visa/extension that was in the passport.