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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?

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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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If you have a 12-month extension based on marriage to a Thai national, you can leave Thailand for up to 7 months as long as you have a re-entry permit and return in time for your next extension application. However, you cannot convert from a marriage visa to a Tourist Visa (DTV) while still in Thailand, as tourist visas must be obtained from Thai embassies outside of the country.

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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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