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Can I apply for a 30-day visa extension in Thailand after being warned about my stay?

Michelle *******
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Hello! US passport here. I have a question about applying for the 30 day visa extension to the visa exemption I received when I arrived by air yesterday. I planned to stay 45 days and then go to Sri Lanka (flight already booked). They held me at immigration on suspicion of working in the country and pulled up all my times leaving and coming -- even on my former passport -- and told me I would have to leave after the 30 days and couldn't get the extension. Then forced me to book a flight in 30 days out of the country. The official warned me to get the 60 day visa next time before arriving (which by the way I tried to do but the consulate general was on holiday) and wrote the flight info for the one she made me book as well as my old passport number on my departure card.

What I'm wondering is, I would like to cancel the flight she made me book and apply for the extension as originally planned. Can I still go ahead and do this or do they make some note in the computer and I'm going to get a red stamp or something if I attempt to get the extension? Thanks in advance!
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A US passport holder faced issues at Thai immigration regarding their 30-day visa exemption, where they were warned against working illegally and forced to book a flight out of the country. They are now considering canceling that flight and applying for a visa extension but are uncertain if prior warnings will affect their application.
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Robert *******
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As you found out, Immigration is using a database. That is why all your times leaving and coming even with your old passport showed up. I did not read any report yet that Immigration refused an Extension of Stay based on notes in this database made by officers on entry in Thailand. As most Immigration Offices allow you to apply between 30 days and the last day of your Admitted to Stay period for the Extension of Stay I would just give it a try and if you get it cancel the flight if not than use the flight. On a total different note: Your best choice for the Visa is the Non Immigrant B visa and a Work Permit, according your own Facebook page, Immigration was correct with their suspicion of working in the country.
Michelle *******
Michelle *******
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@Robert ******
wow that's nuts. Either way, they thought I was a dive instructor.
Robert *******
Robert *******
They did in front of me and asking my Thai friend questions about my posts when I applied for the Extension of Stay based on marriage.
Michelle *******
Michelle *******
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@Robert ******
Completely. Do they check personal facebooks though at immigration?
Robert *******
Robert *******
@Michelle ******
Please do not delete this post, it shows other members to be more careful with what they post.
Michelle *******
Michelle *******
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@Robert ******
Aha. Thanks!
Robert *******
Robert *******
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Michelle *******
Michelle *******
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Awesome thank you Robert! Who does it say I work for on my Facebook page?

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