Can I do a visa run from Surat Thani to Ranong for a 30-day tourist visa as an American citizen?

@Rob***

it's an extended stay stamp until oct. 31 but as stated my school is canceling it on September 27.

@Rob***

it's a long story. I'm teaching in Thailand right now and my school has provided me with a work permit. However, my contract with the school ends September 20, and therefore my work permit expires on September 27th. But, my flight back to the US isnt until mid-October. To add to alll of this, I have family visiting from sept 16-oct 11 and cannot leave the country during that time frame. So I feel my only option is to leave the country this weekend and come back as a tourist for 30 days until my return flight. Does that make sense? It's a complicated situation, but this is the only viable solution I could find.

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification! I'm currently on a work permit, but need to switch over to a tourist visa. Do you think this will be a problem/raise any questions at the border?

I've read a little bit about the Andaman Club boat, so that's what I'm leaning toward. I just wanted to guarantee that I'd receive a 30-day tourist stamp 😊 and it sounds like that's the case! Thank you so much for your help, Tod!