Can I do another border run after extending my visa under family extension in Thailand?

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Oct 21, 2024

a month ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, just double checking something quick. I'm like 20k baht short for my Non-Immigrant O due to the horrible exchange rates currently, so I'm forced to do another border run.

I've only done one border run this year which I extended by 30 days and then another 60 days under "family extension" (my thai wife). I should still be able to do another border run, despite this 60 day family extension I've done, right?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring whether they can perform another border run for their Non-Immigrant O visa after having already extended their visa twice this year—once for 30 days and another for 60 days due to a family extension with their Thai spouse. Responses indicate that with the new 60-day visa exemption rule, the limits on border runs may have changed, allowing for another border run, but caution about the discretion of border officers is advised.

John **********

Or just stick 20k baht in your bank? There's no seasoning required for the initial 90 day Non-O visa other than in jomtien

a month ago

Tristan *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

The money is stuck in euros and it's literally cheaper to do a border run right now rather than lose all that money on an expensive baht that's going to get corrected sooner or later anyways. For every percentage it moves, I get an additional 4k baht which is the cost of a border run.

a month ago

Nga **************

@Tristan ********

how long do you expect to wait before you can send your EUR over? Trying to time my own transfer... I'm not in a rush, just wondering if I should expect to hold off a few more weeks or a few more months.

a month ago

John **********

@Tristan ********

I've learnt a long time ago it's impossible to time exchange rates so I just go with what it is when I need it

a month ago

Tristan *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

You're not wrong otherwise I'd be a forex millionaire hahah, but this case was a little exceptional as the thai baht hit near record heights. With a dollar going for just 31.2 baht a few weeks ago, the entire economy was in jeopardy as it would kill off exports and businesses. The fed has since adjusted it slightly.

a month ago

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Tristan *********

Kolja *************

With the new 60 days visa exemption rule in effect, apparently the rule of 2 land border bounces is out of the book right now. So you should have no problems. Still depending on today’s officers mood of course. Maybe use a border bounce service to have a smooth sailing.

a month ago

Tristan *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Kolja ************

Definitely! I got one in mind I used last time. I just had to double check here in regards to the prior family extension as it might be an extension they're not too familiar with

a month ago

Craig *********

@Kolja ************

this is great. Where did you hear this? 🙏

a month ago

Tod *********

@Craig ********

when they went to the 60 day entry stamps for 90+ countries they also cancelled the two free land entry per year rule

a month ago

Craig *********

Awesome thank you guys

a month ago

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Craig *********

James ********

@Craig ********

it's been announced this July, in this Thai Visa Advice forum, by

@Tod ********

a month ago

Tom *************

@James *******

this scares me a bit since I’m planning a border run with wife and kid for the first time this year.

a month ago

James ********

@Tom ************

should NOT be a problem. AVOID POIPET BORDER CROSSING. Use an experienced border run service company to take you to the Thai border and back in the same day. They will know what you need to do. Child does not need to border bounce as there's NO fine for a child under age 15 on OVERSTAY.

a month ago

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James ********

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