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Can my friend extend their 30-day visa-free stay in Thailand if they're visiting from South Africa?

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Oct 23, 2023

3 years ago

Dianne **********

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My friend is coming to visit Thailand on a visa free 30 day basis. From South Africa.  Can he extend if he would like to stay longer?

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A South African visitor on a visa-free 30-day basis can extend their stay once for an additional 30 days by paying a fee of 1900 baht. After this extension, they must leave Thailand.

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he can extend once for 1900 baht and get an extra 30 days. After this he must leave.

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