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Can my friend extend his 30-day tourist stay in Thailand or does he have to do a border run?

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Aug 26, 2017

9 years ago

Chrisze *********

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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 *********

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He is American. Hahaha yes sorry thats what I meant

9 years ago

Amornrat **********

yes, American get 30 days extension at CW if he has address in Bangkok.

9 years ago

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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.

9 years ago

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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Jeremy ********

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