Hey everyone,
I've been in BKK for a year now and just returned from a Visa run in Korea a few days ago. When I got to Suvarnabhumi Airport I was questioned by immigration and long story short - was VERY close to getting deported back to the US.
The lady who escorted me to the questioning area literally told me that I was lucky because if she was at the passport control desk she would have deported me right away. I answered some basic questions and then was told that it was ultimately the supervisors decision. Luckily the supervisor gave me a pass and told me "This is your last time" as I left.
After reading some of the horror stories I am extremely lucky and grateful that I got through ok esp since all my stuff is still at my apartment here.
Anyways here is my actual question - My current Tourist Visa is set to expire mid March and I am wondering if after what I went through at the airport recently if I am able to get a 30 day extension here still? I have gotten them before but just want to make sure I don't run into any Visa trouble because of what I went through... Also if I am able to get the 30 day extension, can I get it in Chang Mai? I'm thinking about spending my last couple months there.
Thanks for the help!
PS: I have 5 Tourist Visa stamps now (3 in Laos and 2 in Korea).
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, after a challenging experience with Thai immigration upon returning from a visa run, inquires about the possibility of obtaining a 30-day extension for their Tourist Visa, which is set to expire in March. Several commenters affirm that an extension is possible, even in Chiang Mai, provided the user has a registered address there. They caution, however, about the risks of relying on consecutive tourist visas and suggest that pursuing a more suitable visa for longer stays might be a better option in the future.
