Thanks for the info. I was asking about the Thailand visa...
Bank account would be a plus, however, not a must. (Thank you Schwab ATM refunds).
I was thinking if you sign a condo lease they would require some type of proof that you are legal to stay in the country for 1 year. Any info on a farang renting a condo on a 30 day visa?
Anyway I've read its fairly easy to get the 1 year visa if you go to the Thai Embassy in your home country.