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Can I leave Thailand for 7 months on a marriage extension and return before renewal? Can I convert to a DTV from a marriage visa?

Oct 28, 2025
15 hours ago
John *********
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When having obtained a 12 month extension based on marriage to a Thai, With multiple entry, can I leave Thailand for 7 months (family reason) then return to Thailand say one month before the next 12 month renewal process starts again?

As a second question, is it possible to convert to a DTV whilst in Thailand from a marriage visa?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
You can leave Thailand for 7 months on a marriage visa extension with a re-entry permit, as long as you return in time for the next extension application. However, you cannot convert a marriage visa to a DTV while in Thailand, as tourist visas must be obtained from Thai embassies outside the country.
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Brandon ************
If you leave with a re-entry permit, you can be gone for any amount of time as long as you're back in time to apply for your next extension.

You cannot "convert" to a DTV. Tourist visas are only issued by Thai embassies outside of Thailand. It wouldn't make sense to be able to get a tourist visa to a country while you're already there.
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