I brought cash for my initial bank deposit the day that I opened my Bangkok Bank account, but since then I use Wise as the rates are very competitive. Now I can draw money from ATM free of charge. No more 220 baht a time fee

If you do the course online, why do you need a visa to be in Thailand, you could do it just as easily at home.

As previously recommended TikTok or One Stop.

If you decide to go ahead, be clear in your cover letter that you have only worked in this manner for two months and send documented evidence. Best of luck.

@Jared ********

yes, simply cross into a neighbouring country for a few days to start the clock again.

@Stephen *******

okay, I can understand that

Why not enjoy a month in Vietnam while you get DTV? Why rush a visa that lasts 5 years? I did my application in HCMC and visited 30 different pho restauarant in the month that I spent there. I actually found Vietnam to be cheaper than Thailand. £10 a night accommodation and main meal of the day under £3. YOLO, take time to savour it.

Pattaya possible with an agent. Cost me 5k baht, but fast and efficient. Under 24 hours. Now I have bank book and ATM card.

I had eye surgery carried out in Bumrungrad hospital Bangkok. I contacted them with my UK macula degeneration diagnosis. They confirmed this with my UK eye surgeon. A treatment plan was devised and a medical visa obtained. This was before DTV existed, but it should be the same procedure now. I had an IMT implanted into my left eye, with three months of recuperation and training, then surgery on my right eye was carried out. In all, this process took eight months. Bumrungrad hospital are very professional and can provide any documentation needed. They have helped lots of international patients.

@George ******

180 days in a calandar year, from January 1st to end of December, consecutive or not.