@Jeremy *******

if you renting from a person like that, a person should just move and find a decent landlord.

Have your landlord pay it and you add it to the rent payment... easiest solution unless you getting that new tourist payment thing.

No one is going to have experience, since it all new. The DTV itself is a risk. If you been living here on elite, switching the dtv might turn out to be a big mistake. If you just a frequent traveler to Thailand, then the dtv might be a reasonable option.

I live in Thailand on elite, and it is expiring in another year, and likely will extend it unless something new comes a long better.

As an alternative, you do appear to be old enough for a visa based on retirement.

@Robert ********

We hav3 several elite Facebook groups, join if you have specific questions. Not a scam, I am on elite, is expensive but also stable. Retirement visa is an option that's cheaper, but elite will be a white glove exper and they take care of everything so it's up to you if it worth it or not

If you like your current policy, check if you can just exlude the US to save a bundle. Thai insurance has lots of exclusions (especiallyif you have any preexistingconditions), but also has its pros too. As far as US travel insurance, it's the way to go, the IMG Patriot plans will cover Americans for travel in the US.

You don't need proof of address to sell. Only the buyer needs proof of address to put name in book. TM30 isn't sufficient for that normally, requires a resident certificate.

Open an actual thai bank account, and transfer money into it.

The ATM fee has nothing to do with your visa type.

With an Ed visa, you should be able to reasonable easy open account. Your school can write you a letter and get a resident certificate from immigration and walk into a bank... you shouldn't have too much trouble.

@Darrel ********

there is no law. Each bank sets its own policy and each branch of the bank makes up there own...there is no uniform rule in thai anything...

@Aikins ******

the only way you can get a visa or extension, is by going to immigration and smiling for the camera. There are limited exceptions to this like being hospitalized (required documentation).

Do the agents you are talking about get visa/extension without the person going to immigration? That should probably answer your question.... most agents and most things they do are actually fraudulent, doesn't means it well enforced or that you will get in trouble...but it is accurate.

Agents, lawyers, a lot of fraudulent services are offered here. Opening a business to buy land, open a business with nominees, "employees" as a service. Get a retirement visa without 800k baht.. how many decades were the volunteer give out under the table like candy?