Can I use two 60-day visa exemptions in consecutive years when traveling from Thailand to the Philippines?

The original poster plans to use a 60-day visa exemption for about 66 days in Thailand before traveling to the Philippines, then returning to Thailand with the hope of securing another 60-day exemption. Community feedback emphasizes that staying beyond the visa exemption limit is not allowed without an extension. Generally, two visa exemptions are permitted within a calendar year, but the counting year applies to the date of entry. Suggestions include applying for a multiple-entry tourist visa instead for more flexibility.