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Can my friend extend his 30-day tourist stay in Thailand or does he have to do a border run?
Hey guys. My friend entered Thailand on a 30 day tourist visa. He is planning to stay longer, so does he need to make a border run to Loas or can he just get another 30 days extension at Changwattana???
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The poster asks whether their friend, who entered Thailand on a 30-day tourist visa, can extend their stay by applying for an extension at Changwattana or if they must make a border run to Laos. Commenters clarify that the correct term is a visa exemption stamp and discuss the options available, including paying for an extension or making a border run to another country.
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Chrisze *********
OPHe is American. Hahaha yes sorry thats what I meant
Amornrat **********
yes, American get 30 days extension at CW if he has address in Bangkok.
Amornrat **********
please advise nationality of said person, please also understand that there is no 30 day tourist visa, I understand you mean visa waiver or visa exemption stamp, but please clarify in order to get correct answer.
Jeremy ********
Either or he can do....฿1,900 at CW for 30 days....or 6-10 hours on a minivan to a border for a border bounce....or fly In/Out to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, HK, etc...
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