@Jason *********

Correct

In the UK they accept a driving licence as proof of residence, so that's what I used.

Ian Carman: Each office has its own rules, so it's always best to check.

You planned to stay for 6 months, so why didn't you obtain a METV, which lasts for six months?

Until you are forced to have any direct dealings with your bank, they will not know that you have changed visa.

Soft power DTV does give easy access to undesirables for long term stay in Thailand. I expect them to tighten up on that in the near future

@Jo *********

My local Bangkok Bank said I couldn't open an account without a yellow book unless I had a work permit or a letter from my embassy

@Paul ******

new guidelines, same thing as new rules

Your wife is correct. The housebook is only updated if ownership changes

It will be the same except a hand written TR (tourist visa) Mine is the same except it has a hand written DTV and I get 180 days. Always best to check the dates in the stamp before leaving as it is difficult and time consuming to get mistakes rectified. Every new entry under a METV will require a fresh TM30 even if you stay at the same address. This will only be an issue if you plan to extend by 30 days. If you don't plan an extension then the TM30 is irrelevant. If you leave and re-enter at the very end of your 6 month expiry date you can get almost 9 months stay from an METV.