Can I get a re-entry permit at Samui Airport for my visa issued in Chiang Mai?

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Hiii! Hoping for some insights quickly:

I’m spontaneously flying out with a direct flight to Singapore in the next 12 hours from Samui airport but I’ll need a re-entry permit for my visa (issued in Chiang Mai). Is it possible to get a re-entry stamp at the airport? I know in Chiang Mai and Bangkok it is but I can’t find a clear answer for Samui. 
Or can it be done quickly at Samui immigration office in the morning? 🙏🏼

Grateful for any experiences shared!

[update]: for anyone with the same question in the future:

Multiple resources said no re-entry permit possible at Samui airport. Went to immigration first thing in the morning. Needed to fill in form, copy of passport, photo, a letter from university that I’m allowed to travel, TM30 and flight invoice. (The latter three only if your visa is issued elsewhere from Samui and if you want the re-entry permit the same day). Needed to push them a bit to get it done in time but worked out in the end. Took about 3 hours total, paid 1000 baht.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The original poster inquired about obtaining a re-entry permit at Samui airport for a visa issued in Chiang Mai, as they had a flight to Singapore in the next 12 hours. They discovered that re-entry permits are not available at Samui airport and opted to visit the Samui immigration office early in the morning. They successfully obtained the re-entry permit after filling out necessary forms and providing required documents, and it took about 3 hours to process.

James ******** · Answer

Thanks for your successful update on getting the single entry re-entry permit at the Samui Thai Immigration office.

Members Note that the re-entry permit is 🚫 NOT available in the Samui airport.

Enjoy your flight ✈️...

SAFE travels.

James ******** · Answer

The OP has posted on the Samui Expats forum... AND it appears from replies a Re-entry permit is 🚫 Not available at the Samui airport.

And she will go to the Samui Thai Immigration office early in the morning to buy it.

Joost ********* · Answer

In 2017 it wasn't possible (see post below from this group). Of course, things could have changed, but if I were you I'd go to the immigration office at Samui when (or before) they open today to get that re-entry permit.

Graham ****** · Answer

Get to the Immigration Office by 08:30 to be sure

Tod ********* · Answer

I am honestly not sure you can buy a re-entry permit at the Samui Airport but hopefully someone on here can confirm or deny it

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Post on a Samui related group and ask

Can I get a re-entry permit at Samui Airport for my visa issued in Chiang Mai?

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