Hi all,
I am applying for a STV and have been told if I get out of the country before the end of the three months, I couldn't go back with the same visa. The idea was to leave for a few weeks and use the rest of the allowance of those three months, or to leave after three months and apply for an extension of that visa after spending a few weeks elsewhere. Turns out, I can't and would have to apply for a different visa. Now I'm trying to find out some info in the Thai Immigrations Office site online, but the info is in Thai... Anyone knows who I can contact to find out about this, or does anyone know where I can find the info?
Much appreciated
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Special Tourist Visa (STV) allows for a maximum stay of 270 days in Thailand but is a single-entry visa. If the visa holder leaves Thailand, they cannot return on the same visa unless they obtain a re-entry permit. However, this practice has not been widely reported. It is suggested that if the holder wishes to travel during their stay, it might be more beneficial to consider a standard Tourist Visa instead.