Many thanks for the update

@Tod ********

Bring only what you need to spend to Thailand. Interest rates are low, investing is risky and restricted for foreigners and getting money back out problematic. Thailand is a marvelous place to spend money, a terrible place to make it

@John *******

thanks and noted

@James *******

thanks so much again, do you also have a similar cheat sheet for if you obtain the O visa in your home country

@James *******

many thanks. Super helpful

@Tod ********

many thanks. So I will need to have a bank account open before getting this visa.

@Franky *********

thanks for this, does this means that you can't use Wise to make the transfer?

What the hell. Todd you are nothing but helpful, considerate and knowledgeable. I have oft have had admiration for your patience in dealing with people less knowledgeable and considerate than yourself. That someone has driven you to seek reaffirmation from the sensible shows what a troubled soul that person must be. Please stay with us, I am so sorry that you are a target for a clearly troubled mind.

I only echo the sentiments here, an invaluable resource in what can be a confusing system. Not only is the advise clear and pertinent but the patience shown with certain posters admirable. Thank you Tod and others

@Tod ********

, you are undoubtably correct. Maybe I have just been lucky, although I am also convinced being polite, respectful and looking well dressed makes a significant difference. It shouldn't but it does