@John ******

onward ticket is only needed for vis-exempt entries

You can fly to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh from Bangkok or you can get the bus to the border from Pattaya

@Steven ********

I have used onward tickets many times. They are valid for 48 hours but the airline do not check as they just want to see the booking. I have used a completely fake ticket as well.

I hope you chose 'long term living expenses in Thailand' with Wise otherwise it will not show as coming from abroad. You used to be able to do a combo with funds for retirement. Some in the bank and some monthly

Yes

I'm in the same boat as you. My Thai wife decided I didn't need a motorcycle licence when I renewed my car licence. I only rent bikes when I'm on an island holiday so now I'm not fully covered 😡

@Pete ******

All the websites say 10,000 because that was the official announcement

@Ron ******

That's not true if you have a work permit

Just go and try different branches. It may be easier being away from tourist areas. The main stumbling block is proving where you live. Some banks will accept a sponsor so try your wife's bank first plus other banks will open an account if you buy their expensive insurance. Current money laundering laws have made it much harder to open a bank account. Good luck