Can I extend my 30-day tourist visa while waiting for my work permit in Thailand?

September 6, 2019
5 years ago
Sam ******
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Hi everyone,

I came here in March on a 60-day tourist visa and extended in my base, Chiang Mai another month (good until June).

I then border bounced to Laos in June (from Chiang Kong) before extending another month in Chiang Mai (good until August).

I thought I was going to receive a work permit, but it fell through so I went to the Mae Sae border in August (thanks to the help of this group) to get another 30-day tourist visa (good until September).

I know this is not cool at all. I am in the process of getting a work permit with my new job. I am wondering if I can extend one more month at Chiang Mai immigration while my papers for my work permit process or if I am out of luck (maybe there is another option).

Passport is American.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this and thank you for the help!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual has been in Thailand on various tourist visa extensions and is currently seeking to extend their stay in Chiang Mai while processing a work permit. They are asking if it's possible to get an additional extension on their tourist visa while their work permit is being processed.
Robert *******
Every new entry with Visa Exempt Entry can be extended once with the 30 days at your local Immigration office.
Sam ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Robert ******
Thank you so much
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