To be honest, money works in Thailand. Policies keep changing, till many a times, the actual office are confused or simply refuse to process even with proper documents.
Seems like you have nothing planned and moving here, you are the sort of "expats" Thailand does not want right now, because in a nasty honest truth, you might end up being a leech on the country instead. Read up more, make proper plans, how much expenses do you have/need to tide through (before employment) and all the actual visas.