@Matt ********

not automatic. Still have to jump through hoops, meet Financial requirements, pass English tests etc etc. I think it takes at least 5 years to qualify for UK citizenship

@Neil *****

what's the good reason? So if anyone is here for 360 days in a year, they don't need a bank account? Really? I've only ever been here on either tourist exemp stamps or 60 day tourist visa and I have 2 bank accounts. What are my personal circumstances that tell you I don't need 1 or both?

@Neil *****

just got my thai licences on a visa exempt stamp. Not sure why there would be difficulties with a 5 year visa 🤷‍♂️

You can make the application yourself on her behalf. Done it twice. She will need to go to VFS for biometrics. Found the whole process very straightforward. Ignore all the "must own house", " must have degree" etc. Every application is judged on its own merits. Give me a shout if you want to chat 👍🏻

I do my own online. Not just for landlords, but owners aswell

Just checked in on a one way ticket without a visa 🤷‍♂️

@Paul *********

enjoy 😬

@Paul *********

you will need to show that you are leaving and entering again again to show the need for a multiple entry visa. I'm not sure if that has to be within 60 days or the 90 days, but you must show an exit ticket and a second entry ticket to show the need for a multiple entry visa. So definitely not the total amount of days. Again, you'll need to show at least 2 entry tickets and 1 departure. The good thing is, you can get close to 9 moths stay from this visa

I think in order to get the METV you need to show you leaving Thailand and re entering. This shows the need for a Multiple entry. You can always use an onward ticket company for the application.

@Wayne ********

as is the OP living there on tourist visa 🤣🤣🤣