Krungsri Bank( yellow one ) seem to be generally better at opening bank accounts for farang. Once you hit 50 get an O-A visa from your own country. You can get 2 years off this if you play it right.
I check in online most of the time, print my own boarding pass and go directly to security/Immigration on arrival at the airport with my handheld luggage. They generally give you, your passport and boarding pass a good looking over when you leave the departure lounge and board the aircraft.