oznomad

A thousand pardons Alex. I was blissfully unaware that anybody else, apart from the OP, reading a comment was ineligible to respond.

Many. Xmas comes immediately to mind, then we can throw in Easter.

I cant work out the METV. Thai embassy in Canberra website says 6 months max. VISA TYPE New Fee (Australian Dollar) (per entry / transaction / request) Transit - Single entry / validity of 3 months - Double entries / validity of 3 months 45 AUD 90 AUD Tourist - Single entry / validity of 3 months - Multiple entries / validity of 6 months 55 AUD 275 AUD Non-Immigrant - Single entry / validity of 3 months - Multiple entries / validity of 12 months 110 AUD 275 AUD Diplomatic / Official / Courtesy Gratis Currently on OA. I like to travel and 60 days max would be fine. Want to spend 6 months here each year for tax residency. Obviously doesnt have to be in one block. Single. No Non- imm O fits me. Renting condo on 12 mth lease, which I intend renewing. Hot tips please.

Nailed it - and saved me typing the story.