the non O sounds like the best option. Because 1 year is the maximum duration I want. Plus doing it in Thailand sounds easier. Just open a bank account when I arrive, wait a month and applie. Sounds like regardless I need to have
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0 spare to dump into a thai account. I'm guessing just empty it when I know I'm leaving . I'm going to be renting my house in Aust so I can't be stuck without a house if I need to return because of visa issues.