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Can I extend my stay in Thailand again after a tourist visa extension?

Jul 25, 2025
8 days ago
Giovanni **********
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If I entered Thailand 6 months ago Visa exempt and then got a tourist visa extension to stay an extra month. Would I encounter doing the same again in September? I hear it's at the discretion of the immigration officer. Your opinions will be greatly appreciated
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster is concerned about reapplying for a tourist visa extension in Thailand, having already entered on a visa exempt basis and extended their stay once. Responses from the community indicate that while it is generally at the discretion of the immigration officer, many believe that a pattern suggesting tourism often results in smooth processing. There are mixed opinions about the risks and procedures, with some emphasizing the importance of having proof of onward travel.
Andy ************
You'll have no problem. Immigration are looking for patterns of people staying in the country for too long in free entries. Your pattern suggests definite "tourist". You'll have no issues
Dean *******
Glad I’m never going there ! To much visa drama
Ambro ******
I think You can stay no more180 days in thailand in the last year...
Paul *******
Get a tourist visa for ease of mind. £30 in uk.
Ambro ******
@Paul ******
maybe tourist visa not work if you stay more180 days in thailand in the last year...
Khun ******
it's at the discretion of the immigration officer. And probably you are pulled out and questioned
Jack ********
@Khun *****
you must be joking. You have no idea what you’re talking about. While I have your attention maybe you should learn the basics about Thailand… one never refers to themselves as Khun.
Khun ******
@Jack *******
you proof you have no idea what you talk about
Andy **********
I've done just that and was asked for Proof of Onward Travel which I always have anyway.
Frankie *******
In my case I look out for the immigration line that moves fast meaning the officer checks quick n does not ask questions n on the other hand some officers ask too many questions n it becomes a probelm
Jeremy ********
You should be good

Should
Robert ********
Twice a year should never be a problem.
Dave **********
60 plus 30 day extension
Dave **********
@Robert *******
I stayed 2 months VE, then 30 day extension. I then left Thailand and travelled in cambodia and Vietnam for 2 months. When I came back to Thailand, IO wanted to refuse me, saying I wasn't a tourist.
Jimmy ****
@Dave *********
which airport?
Dave **********
Jimmy ****
Robert ********
@Dave *********
“wanted to” vs “did” 😉
Ambro ******
@Dave *********
how many days you stay in thailand in the last year ?
Marcels *********
@Dave *********
yes that's the case right now. especially at bkk and dmk immigration
Max *************
In the case of being pulled out of line, give the officer a big smile,tell him you love the country and you miss your gf. 😎
Brandon ************
Probably not. But they might pull you out of line to ask you a few questions
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