@Aurélien ********

I have yet to have the hard time that you talk about in Thailand although I have been here for only a year with that said I don't anticipate any issues either. I dress properly I act respectfully at all times but especially at immigration, and the only problem is I encounter are due to my inability to speak Thai language.

maybe you have had other problems here but even so I think it is their country, and can do what they want with it.

why why why.... ask not. just enjoy.

@David ******

maybe... I didn't ask if they were wealthy or not but none of them looked it. seriously I was one of the few white guys in the class of probably 30 people.

many of the students in my Thai language school are now struggling to find other ways to stay in Thailand either to study the language or to live here. if you are able to learn Thai without issue then when you come back in to immigration and they test you on your knowledge, then you might not have an issue. but then again I know people that were refused reentry because of it.

because of the hearing loss that I have I will never speak Thai like I should. and so after 7 months of studying and not really learning a whole lot I decided it was time to switch visas. many others did the same.

like everything in life your mileage might vary but right now I am on the non o Visa and I Happy with it.

I was on the Ed Visa. now I'm not. there were problems with it

@David ******

That's funny because more than half the people in my Thai class was from countries nearby. Myanmar, China, Vietnam, South Korea, very few people from the West.

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@Tony *********

they did me after 3 months or more I forget. Have to go back to us for 3 months to get it back 😳😕😁

I use Google fi. after 3 months they cut off my internet but calls and texts ok. free calls via wifi if you're on it. I'm not recommending it, just telling what I use.

I also have a AIS sim and number here. Make sure, if you are staying in Thailand, that you get a proper sim and number. many are tourist numbers and can be restricted.

Bring a backup phone as well.

@Adaryll *********

I think John gave you The best answer. truthfully there is no easy answer. if you're wealthy Thailand will welcome you. if you're not wealthy Thailand will still welcome you but not for a long time. 3 to 6 months. there are multiple options for visas and they are changing constantly. I recommend trying to get your Visa in your country before leaving but that will mean you will have to have Thai health insurance but with your age it will not be too expensive. I don't have a good answer on whether you could use one bank account you would think that it would be okay but you never know.

of course your other choice is to use an agent. that is the simple way that will get you a Visa.