I really don't want to be rude here, but these questions have been asked and answered interminably. Searching on this particular site would give you your answer many times over. You gave no mention of your financial situation or age until asked later. If you can't help yourself, even a little bit, moving here might be a bigger challenge than you bargained for, given the requirements to live peacefully without IO problems.

When you went to a cash exchange, it was right there in front of you.

@Thaimer *****

Pictures are worth a thousand words as they say.

@Raymond ************

and make sure they are in " like new " condition.

I think it also has a lot to do with where you are and the individual requirements of that particular bank to accomplish your goals. I know in Tha Bo that a long term visa was needed to get a bank account. Since I couldn't produce that, I'm not sure if they would have needed a certificate of residency after that if I had the proper visa.

@Garrett **********

I'm cheap too. That's why I have to get rid of a house full of clearance deals before I move to Thailand. I know a good deal when I see it, doesn't mean I should buy it.😔if only I had self control

@David ***********************

Have a great time in Pattaya. Safe travels to you going to and going home. Thank you for not taking my snarkiness to heart. Take care.

@Gary *********

Bus in the middle of the day doesn't take much more than that, barring unforeseen circumstances. He was wrong in all aspects.

The bus is a great inexpensive way to get to Pattaya, maybe a couple hours at most depending on the traffic. Buses are comfortable and have I believe 3 stops in Pattaya. North, Mid (for lack of a better way to put it) and Jomtien if I remember correctly. I would get off at the North (1st stop) for View Talay 6 if that helps.

@Brandon ***********

is the best. Regardless of my smart mouth, he is the go-to guy, all things visa and otherwise.