Can I obtain a 6-month visa in Thailand for health and fitness work, or should I do a border run?

The Thai government is implementing a change where the visa-free stay period for tourists will be reduced from 60 days to 30 days. This change is expected to be effective soon, with the exact implementation date still being discussed. The reduction is primarily aimed at addressing concerns about the misuse of the visa exemption program, particularly illegal business activities and employment.

While the exact date of the change is still pending, it's likely to be implemented soon. The Tourism and Sports Ministry, along with other stakeholders, are currently discussing the details of the implementation. Tourism operators and authorities have voiced concerns about the exploitation of the 60-day visa-free stay by some individuals for illegal activities, leading to the decision to reduce the stay period.

May I know which passport do you have, if it's a South Asian passport, the immigration officers at the border might make problems when you do a border bounce, better to take a flight and re-enter from Airport immigration. Flights from Thailand are quite affordable to neighbouring countries.

You won't be doing a border run to Vietnam, it doesn't border Thailand!

While doing border run, search for visa on arrival board where they charge 200 baht at bkk airport when arriving back. They will not ask any questions.

Use a dedicated border bounce company to take you out and back. They won't take you unless they can be sure to get you back in

I would border run with car service. Add them on line they take you 5am and you back before 5pm. 2900 baht included a lunch on the way back.

You don't have any options except a border bounce. You don't even have enough time yet arrange an agent

You can’t get a six months visa inside Thailand. Soft power options for a DTV is an option but it’s a five years visa and also have to be applied for outside Thailand. Personally I would just have used a professional transport company to bounce me out and back for another or maybe two more visa exemptions.

Just take a quick flight out for a weekend and return..if it's your first time I doubt you'd face any problems at airport immigration.