Dear Community!
This question may has been asked and answered before but I still dare to ask again.
Usually one is not allowed to stay longer in Thailand than 180 days per calendar year. I wonder if there are any exceptions and if it really depends on the officers at the immigration.
Since I arrived on Sept. 19th, my tourist visa expires on Nov. 17th and I could usually extend for 1 more month. But this would mean, I'd stay here longer than 180 days (and could be rejected?), since Sept. 19th was not the first time I arrived in Thailand this year.
Can anyone who's been staying in Thailand for a while speak out of experience?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original question raises concerns about the commonly believed 180-day stay limit in Thailand for tourists and whether one can extend their stay beyond this limit. Community responses clarify that there is no official 180-day rule restricting tourists from staying in Thailand. While there may be complications related to tax residency if one stays longer than 180 days, an extension of a tourist visa is generally accepted unless immigration officers have specific concerns. Overall, the advice is to proceed with the extension application as long as the proper paperwork is in order.
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