@Tony ********

yup this is how I've played it thus far.

@Tod ********

ahh understood.

By out in I'm referring to having to leave Thailand every 60 days for the duration of the 6 month METV.

I am here as a tourist and happily taking it in and spending money.

At the end of my current 60 days I'm planning to go be a tourist in Vietnam for a week before coming back as Thailand is my home base of my tour. Hopefully that's no problem at the airport.

I'm also here to learn and if afforded the opportunity could become a student and the ED Visa would fit my reasons for being here.

Sounds like just follow the rules for application and hope for the best.

@Jeremy *******

I have, but don't need 5 years. Just wanting about 1 uninterrupted year. Would happily pay 3k for that, but 15k for the 5 year not quite a fit for me.

Also wondered if my out/ins every two months should be via international flights? I've done one land border run but you hear those are frowned upon as well.

@Jeremy *******

I see. So get the full benefit of my current METV before trying for something else? Sounds like I could potentially get to April if I do an out in in January, receive 60 days before expiration, then do a 30 day extension.

@Tod ********

if I legit wanted to study Thai whilst being emerged in the culture for longer, would I have a shot at the ED Visa? Would being denied for an ED Visa increase likelihood of being denied METV? I've heard back to back METV is also frowned upon. Might I be denied METV if I try for a second one in a row?