I have just done this got an ais e sim, and an account with Kasikorn. Not sure if you can get e sims at the airport.

No insurance required for none O visa, I used a picture of my UK drivers licence for proof of residence.

It’s a lot cheaper if you get the initial 90 none O visa before you come. Also depends if you want them to front you the 800,000. My friend has just had a price of 28,000 baht, for a multi entry visa.

They did for mine, although the bank statements were pdf downloads, as they want the full statement.

I did not need to show my TDAC today when I came in on a none O visa. The IO said that it was linked to your visa, if you put the visa number on the TDAC form. I was questioned about what country GBR was thought.

@RobD****

my last 3 transfers have taken about 10 hours. Previously was almost instant. My friend says his Revolut is the same so could be the Thai banks.

@Ron *****

wise has a limit on ATM withdrawals, after which you get charged a fee.

They have a withdrawal limit, with charges if you go over.

For a second year extension, it just has to be an international transfer of a minimum of 65,000. If you want to use the 65,000 for your first extension, the rules are different, and has to be verified income.

Get a none O solely for the purpose of opening the bank account. Then when you return home you can start to transfer in the 800,000. Once you have the money in the account, on your return, you can apply for a None O in Thailand, then get your one year extension when the funds have been in the account over 2 months. This is what I am doing later this month, opening a bank account, ready to return to retire in December.