Www.visajourney.com

Besides “rent” and “girlfriend” you don’t really mention how much you spend on each expense. Did you have some visa costs in that? Do you mainly eat western food? Do you mainly take taxis for longer distances? $2k would be enough for most people but it really depends on how you spend your money.

If you have a Bachelors degree (legal requirement in Thailand) and you fall within their preferred age range you may get a teaching position and a Non B visa and the school usually has a bank they prefer to do business with. They will usually assist you in opening the account. Having the Non B visa and work permit will usually make it easier to open a bank account at whatever bank you choose as well as getting a post paid SIM card with the phone provider of your choice.

Don’t think there’s many “agents” that can help like they do with retirement visa’s.

I prefer AIS.

Www.agoda.com

Tax return is related to tax taken out of your paycheck from your job. It’s not related to your type of visa.

Use the Non B visa and stay 90 days.

Stay in a hotel your first night. Ask if they’ll give you a copy.

Look at

I found it very helpful several years ago for fiancé visa information.

Not sure what info they might have for visitors.

I went the whole green card route. Followed the steps as outlined on the site without any legal assistance and was approved first try fortunately.