They will probably make you use the visa on your first entry. Don’t think you can get 30 day extension, but there is a possible extension for visiting family.

@Paul *******

I meant on the pounds figure, my conversion from wise was £18,752. I was hoping for at least 43 baht to the pound.

I am about to do the same, but my conversion is nearly a thousand pounds lower than yours. Have you put a 9, instead of an 8?

If you do the 800,000 for the first extension, you can deposit 65,000 a month during the first year, and the use that for the second extension. You can then withdraw your 800,000, and reinvest in to earn interest. You can get interest on your 800,000 during the first year, but only a very low rate.

The bigger impact at the moment is the exchange rate, and what that will be at the time you wish to come.

I applied recently, it was 10 working days, so no need to panic yet.

You are on the wrong site, there is no payment. Find the official Thai government site. It is free to do, but not more than 72 hours before you arrive.

My none O was applied for on the 2nd of October, still showing pending approval. My arrival date is down as 30th of October.

I have done 7 visa exempt in a year before, but only stayed 10 days each time. Never had a problem. But I would recommend getting a none O before you come. Makes everything easier.

@Tom ******

I have just applied today. I put down the address of a hotel I have stayed at before. I have had a visa before, they do not check the flight, or the address.

If you are getting one to open a bank account, you go to a small office around the back of the main building. It’s 500 baht, and only takes about 10 minutes.