Hi all. I bought a condo in Thailand and have been attempting to live in it on a career sabbatical but run into visa issues due to too many entries as a tourist. I got turned away at Krabi airport and deported to KL (after being locked in a mouldy room with a sofa and no bedding, no shower, no soap overnight - if anyone is thinking of chancing it at Krabi airport, don't arrive in the evening!). I then got back in with a 30 day tourist stamp by land (sleeper bus from KL to Hatyai - very long, slow process for the big coaches at Sadao crossing, i recommend being in a car or minivan if anyone does this visa run).
My primary question is: will I be able to extend my stamp another 30 days at local immigration office as I have done 1 time previously this year? Rejected extension I could deal with, but is there any chance they arrest me and deport me when they see the red deportation stamp?
Secondary question: once we hit 2020 do I get a clean slate regarding how many tourist entries?
p.s. I have income and savings overseas. I just want to live here and put my money into their economy. It's pretty ironic they make this so difficult to do without getting a job or becoming a student, as it kinda pushes me towards renting out my property and taking that money out of their economy and spending it somewhere else. Not in their interests, you'd think.This might require a separate thread, but is there any way around this for long term stay for someone not old enough for a retirement visa, not married to a Thai and not looking for a job here?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is struggling with Thai immigration issues after being deported for overstaying as a tourist. They seek clarification on the possibility of extending their tourist visa by 30 days at the local immigration office, and whether their prior deportation stamp will affect this. Additionally, they want to know if the new calendar year resets their tourist entry limits. The comments suggest that obtaining the appropriate visa and understanding the entry rules for tourists is crucial, as they face increased scrutiny due to their immigration history.
