Never ever overstay. That is your 1st issue. You get flagged.. always have a return ticket home! By your comments you have been inThailand and out for over nine months. Unless.you are an older guy who they feel has the cash to actually be a tourist and not just chilling out somewhere cheap, of course you are a marked man! Play by the rules as such, and it can be figured out! I just renewed my visa 60 days to when I leave after 7 months. A border run to Cambodia and a quick flight to KL.... the big boss at the airport was very cool and understood I am truly here to get away from the Canadian winters... have a plan dude and never over stay!!!

Koh Chang..... No question

No problem..... the dogs here love cats! Good luck

Traveling feom the west coast of the States. Try and book a late evening or early morning flight , like 1 or 2 am..... which gets you into Bangkok in the morning. Do not drink!!! Take a sleeping pill and chill out on the flight. When you arrive, buck it up and saty up until 11pm and the next day you will be almost swung around.

Bloody hell people! .....Chill out.....relax, have a drink, walk the beach ⛱️....no need for (Negative) comments... life's a beach. Jeez

@Colin *******

no worries Colin. You will get it figured out!

Settle down boys and girls! He was only asking a question. That is what this site is supposed to be about. Transfer of ideas! We all know that in the end you have to do your own due diligence. lighten up! LIFES A BEACH.... CHILL OUT..WALK THE BEACH....GO GOLFING.... HAVE A COLD ONE BUT PLEASE (CHILL OUT)

Sorry dude! Not a great way to start a conversation when you are looking for advice. Go to the Thai embassy and they can answer your questions.

Open a bar like the thousands of expats before you! Then you can drink any profits away and become an alcoholic and lose your life savings in a few short years. Or.........invest what you have available if you have extra money. If not, come for a beautiful vacation until you have enough to retire here properly. DO NOT BUY OR OPEN A BUSINESS HERE. VERY FEW MAKE A GO OF IT LONG TERM .......just saying.. good luck!