UK, US and Australia are desperate for cheaper labour, as economic power shifts away from the West. It's been going on for a few years now.

I live in Surin and will probably do a language course some time soon.

Outrageous, I would have refused and not extended and gone home in protest.

@Alan *****

precisely 😊

It's all part of the adventure of being a new immigrant😊

Good tip is when you go to immigration to get a certificate of residency, get 2 or 3 at the same time, as you might need for different things.

Avoid the bars and clubs, stick to the restaurants, zoo and the temples.

You only have to do a 90 day report if you stay in Thailand over 90 days.

@Sionann *****

No

Just try lots of branches, it's not impossible.

no, after your 90 O visa you apply for a retirement O visa in Thailand that is valid for 12 months. When the 12 months is up you then apply for an extension, you don't apply for an extension on your 90 day visa. It's pretty simple to understand, 12 month O retirement visas are issued in Thailand, and 12 month OA retirement visas are issued in your own country. FYI I have already done this.