You are a tax resident of any country you spend more than ½ the year in... But that doesn't really mean anything other than you are supposed to file your primary taxes in your country of residence and possibly (like in case of USA) file taxes in your home country claiming any tax paid in your tax residence country as a tax credit on your home country taxes.

Just don't bring it into Thailand

Easiest way is to take a 2wk vacation to Vietnam and use evisa from there. Then come get your bank account, etc ...

Keep USA bank and transfer to Thai bank as needed. Thai banks only insure for ฿1m (about $33k). Also, rules can change fast here.

If you do it before July 1, then yes, if you reside in Thailand for the remainder of the year then technically that is money remitted into Thailand and could be taxable. Best to make your move here July 1 or after to avoid the 1st year of remittance.

Was there a question here?

Not everyone typecasts people. But fact is that many relationships between Thais and foreigners are in fact transactional. That doesn't take away from the relationship, it is just a cultural difference and acceptance and it doesn't apply to all. It's just one of many forms intercultural relationships can take.

Maybe PayPal is an option. Not sure if apps like Cash app are available in UK or not.

But why do you want a tourist visa? UK is eligible for the 60 day visa exempt entry...

@Clancy *******

don't bother with an agent. Process is easy and straight forward. If you use their money, your illegal from the start. Don't support further corruption.

Most likely but it needs to have your name on the statement.