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Can I extend my 30-day visa-free stay in Chiang Mai easily?

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Extending 30 day visa free in Chiang Mai now

Has anyone recent experience of extending their visa free 30 from Chiang Mai? Last time I did this in Bangkok it was torture. I did it once in CM many years ago and it was quite painless. Trying to decide if a 60 SETV might be better but KL has long lead times and are strict, according to AI.

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The post discusses the experience of extending a 30-day visa-free stay in Chiang Mai and compares it to previous experiences in Bangkok. The author is considering whether applying for a 60-day SETV would be better due to long lead times and strict requirements at the Kuala Lumpur Thai Embassy. Comments indicate potential complications such as bank holidays affecting embassy operations and delays in processing.

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Bank holiday today for Thai Embassy

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Good luck it has been over a month an nothing yet

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