Dear DrJack54 and Onerak,
Thanks so much for your replies. I certainly will take your advice and get a 60 day tourist visa.
Is it possible to get the 60 day TV on arrival in Phuket or would it be best to aspply to the Thai Embassy here in Australia? We don't leave until August.
We are doing a final holiday and have plans on retiring in Thailand but not until next year.
Thank you both again for your replies.