why get a Tourist Visa when you get 60 day Visa exempt ?

Hi everyone! I’m a bit confused about the new visa-exempt rules (60 days + 30-day extension), so I’d really appreciate your help.

I’m planning to stay in Thailand for about 90–97 days total, but during this period I will need to leave the country for a few days for international sports events.

My questions are:

1️⃣ If I leave Thailand before completing the first 60 days, and then come back, can I still apply for the +30-day extension later?

Or will immigration only give me the 7-day grace period after re-entry?

2️⃣ If I re-enter during the same 90–97-day overall window, does my time outside Thailand count toward the 90 days, or does the clock only count the days spent inside Thailand?

3️⃣ Basically:

– Can I leave once or twice within the 90–97-day allowance and still use the full 60+30 days?

– Or does leaving “interrupt” or reduce the extension?

I’ve watched several update videos, but the explanations weren’t fully clear on how exits and re-entries affect the new 60+30 system, so any firsthand experience or clarification would help a lot!

Thank you so much in advance! 🙏✨

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Flight number/ accommodation

Hi guys! silly question here!

I'm applying for the DTV Visa Now in November to hopefully have it approved by end of December. My plan is to move in January but I don't have a flight number or accommodation details since I don't know if the visa will be approved in time 🤷🏼‍♂️

I know that for accommodation I can book something and change the date if is needed (if someone can confirm please if is valid to do that) but what I can do about the flight number?

I know I can change the flight and it will cost me about 300 euros but this will interfere at the moment of arrival? Will they also ask for confirmation of the flight? or they just need a flight number?

Thanks in advance 🙏🏼

Have a good one!

January 2026 marks the 180th day of my DTV visa stay. Do I have to leave for a few days and then come back again, or can I extend my stay at the immigration office? Apparently, a lot of changes have been made recently for foreigners.

Yo! How long is the visa approval for DTV if I’m applying from Vietnam or Laos? Thanks in advance yo! 🫶🏽

Looking for advice recommendations:

British family: Fiancée 3 kids (under 4) looking to obtain a visa for moving to phuket permanently (i have a condo and bank account in my name now for 5 years)

Looking to set up a business (not fixed on business type yet) probably start with a cafe.

Couple of things:

Anyone recommend a lawyer they have used who deal in setting up companies and obtaining visas?

Whould it be easier to get married in uk before coming over in july 2026? Or get married in thailand?

Any other advice welcome. 🙏

If I applied for a 12 month non O multi entrance visa. & was thinking of changing it to a retirement visa would I have to apply for the retirement visa on my first entry into Thailand. Or can I apply anytime within g to he 12 months. TIA