@Brandon ***********

The money in the bank needs to have been there for the required amount of time (*aka seasoned).

Isn't that 6 months?

@Paul ******

I renewed in person at the US Embassy in Bangkok. Very easy. I didn't want any issues with the mail so I also requested it to be held for pickup when ready and to be notified. It took about 3 weeks. I went back to Bangkok for a 2nd visit to pick it up. Zero risk that way.

@William ************

If you don't want your US banks to tell you that you need to close your bank accounts (your US credit cards would be next) you need to keep a physical US home address on your bank profiles. Family/friend address would take satisfy this. Setting everything to electronic minimizes postal mail and you could sign up for a mail service for any limited physical mail. These services are cheap ($120/yr) and offer opening and scanning mail pieces for small extra fees. These services CANNOT be used for home addresses.

@Micah *******

Same with hotel prices.

Some dbl, some even triple.

The blame would be with your airline (*ie. your responsibility) therefore, Immigration is not going to ignore an overstay. You'd need to apply for an extension or contact your airline to change to a different flight on an earlier date within your 60 days. Your airline should not charge you for that change.

@Jamie ********

Actually not an lol. Paying for extra suitcases is still a better option if you really need it (*but remember it'll be extra work lugging them).

Sell everything except what fits in 2 suitcases and use the funds to buy what you need after arriving.

Save the costs and hassles of shipping and transport in 2 countries.

The only possibility for an issue is at initial check when you're departing but even that is unlikely since you have a return flight booked. They should be aware of the 30 day extension option or multiple other options available (exit/reenter Thailand to other countries as part of your trip). Almost zero chance of a problem but in the ,000 chance, the onward ticket sites offer temp tickets for $20-$25. I'd bet no problems tho.

This is true for US expats that move to Thailand (or anywhere outside the US).

To avoid it, use a residential address of family/friend and do not mention it.

@Kevin ******

Agreed AIS. Prepaid plans are cheap and offered for tourists but if you are going to live there, they offer even cheaper post-pay plans that are great. You just need to show them proof of a long term visa (ex. retirement visa) and you pay monthly.