Take your girlfriend with you.. And her blue book. Probably the easiest way. Usually banks tell you no at first, persist, keep handing them documents and usually they say yes... But with your gf, will probably be easier. If you get a firm no, go to a different branch.

@Tez *****

you don't technically need a fixed address. You just need a resident certificate. Some immigration offices require a lease agreement, but Bangkok it's usually just 90 day report filed.

The US Embassy does not care. You can put any address you want. Some embassies require verification though.

That address will be in the book of course, but I don't think it really matters 99% of the time.

Seem like probably untrue.. An embassy requiring a bank account from Thailand for a tourist visa.. Most tourists should not a bank account and first time tourist would have no way to get one.

You can buy a car on any visa. You will need a resident certificate from immigration or your embassy, requirements vary.

@Terary *********

maybe if you a squirrel with inflammation of the testicle you should think about getting insurance...

@David *********

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It's a self-requirement for anyone with an IQ of 50 or higher. If you are below you are exempt.

You talking to an agent or a visa mill school right? They want to up sell you on a retirement visa. If you you want to just stay here, get a retirement visa, don't use a visa that could get you in trouble. If you want to learn Thai find a more legitimate school.

@Till *****

you are talking about true and not rabbit right? I never had WP, so at least at the time no issue, was about a year ago.

Perfectly possible, many people have do it... But if you are not planning on living here I would not. You need a resident certificate though. Which you can get at your local immigration (requirements vary greatly by office) or through your counties embassy (usually just done as affidavit).

Someplace have agents to thay go with for the license to translate and help you through the process. Not sure where you talking though.