aww yeah the DTV have a look at that.

You could come for 60 days then extend that by another 30 days, So theres 90 days. On the 90 th day pop over to Laos for 2 nights, or Kl, or anywhere out of Thailand then come back into Thailand. You will get another 60 days then extend that by another 30 days. So theres 180 days all up. Or do an Non O visa. Others will be along here and will probably have a couple more ways for you to get a year total. Good luck.

Opening a bank account really is easy. You will need an O or an OA visa though.

@Frank *********

Because this is what this site is for.

Mate just come in on a Non O visa from the Thai Embassy in Aussie. Once here head to Thai immigration and get the heads up on what you have to do. You can open a Thai bank account on an O visa. Just go into any branch, I use Bangkok Bank and Krungsri. Both same same. Take ya passport clean clothes, shoes, freshly shaven. Tell 'em you want to open bank account and thanks but you dont want their insurance. Get atm card at same time. Deposit a hefty amount of au dollars. Tell 'em you are looking to purchase a condo. ..and away ya go. Welcome to Thailand. 👌

...you dont need an agent.

Go into Bangkok Bank of Krungsri. Take your passport, be well dressed, no shorts, no tee shirts, clean shaven. Tell them you are looking at condos / going to buy a condo sometime and you want to set up a bank account so that you can send over 3 or 4 million baht. Thats how I did it back in the day. Good luck.

oohh gotta watch those Kiwis...out and out trouble makers

@Tohksic *****

You know nothing. You are talking via your a*se. If I want your opinion I'll fart. Now run along boy and get a life.

Once your 90 days is up step out of Thailand for a few days. Fly down to KL for a couple of nights then return to Thailand. You will get another 60 days visa exempt entry and then extend that by another 30 days. 180 days all up.