I live in Malaysia, but have a USA passport. I used to live and work in Thailand (work permit and visa).
I want to take a just-for-fun holiday to Koh lipe, which is super easy to get to by land from Malaysia. I would stay for a few days (weekend) and then go back to Malaysia.
Can I only do this twice per year without getting a holiday visa? (Taking a boat into Thailand rather than a plane).
If I do get a 60 day holiday visa stamped into my passport, is it possible to get the re-entry stamp before boarding the ferry? If I like Koh lipe I may want to go again for an upcoming weekend before the 60 days are up.
If I take a plane into Thailand but exit into malaysia by boat does this effect my possibility of coming into Thailand again?
Thanks in advance for you help!
TLDR : Answer Summary
An individual with a USA passport living in Malaysia can enter Thailand twice a year under the Visa Exempt Entry policy, even if entering by boat, which is considered a land entry. If they wish to stay longer than 30 days, a 60-day tourist visa can be obtained, and it is possible to get a re-entry stamp prior to exiting Thailand if planning to return within the visa timeframe. Using a plane for entry and exiting by boat does not count against the yearly entry limit.
