Thanks for several good replies.

@ZAKY

What is a "multiple"? I have assumed that a one year visa is always multiple entry? Should I specify that my retirement visa should be multiple entry?

What is the 90 days immigration check? What do they check then?

You cannot apply for a multiple entry extension. After you get your extension you can get a re-entry permit that can be a single re-entry permit (1000 baht) or a multiple (3800 baht).

You have plenty of time to open your bank account. You first be applying for a change of visa status to obtain a 90 day non immigrant visa entry. The money just has to be in the bank on the date you apply for it.

Then 60 days after you get the visa entry you can apply for your extension. At that time your money will need to be in the bank for 60 days.

Just try a few more banks to get your account opened.

You mentioned Bangkok Bank suggested a reference. They offer the option of getting a document signed by your embassy also. Perhaps you could get it signed by the Swedish honorary consulate in Chiang Mai. Download http://www.bangkokbank.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Bangkok%20Bank/Personal%20Banking/Foreign%20Customers/Certified_Letter.pdf There are other options mentioned here: http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/SpecialServices/ForeignCustomers/Pages/Openinganaccountnew.aspx

Im surprised that you dont know if you can apply for a multiple entries visa throught the year.

Thanks for several good replies.

@ZAKY

What is a "multiple"? I have assumed that a one year visa is always multiple entry? Should I specify that my retirement visa should be multiple entry?

What is the 90 days immigration check? What do they check then?

You cannot apply for a multiple entry extension. After you get your extension you can get a re-entry permit that can be a single re-entry permit (1000 baht) or a multiple (3800 baht).

You have plenty of time to open your bank account. You first be applying for a change of visa status to obtain a 90 day non immigrant visa entry. The money just has to be in the bank on the date you apply for it.

Then 60 days after you get the visa entry you can apply for your extension. At that time your money will need to be in the bank for 60 days.

Just try a few more banks to get your account opened.

You mentioned Bangkok Bank suggested a reference. They offer the option of getting a document signed by your embassy also. Perhaps you could get it signed by the Swedish honorary consulate in Chiang Mai. Download http://www.bangkokbank.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Bangkok%20Bank/Personal%20Banking/Foreign%20Customers/Certified_Letter.pdf There are other options mentioned here: http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/SpecialServices/ForeignCustomers/Pages/Openinganaccountnew.aspx

Im surprised that you dont know if you can apply for a multiple entries visa throught the year.

Seems like you truly did not understood what ubonjoe said.

That is very simple indeed: you will be applying for a an extension of stay (it is not a visa), for which you will have to pay separately for a re-entry permit.

Edited November 1, 201411 yr by paz