Do I need a new gym package for a visa extension after 6 months or 1 year in Thailand?

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Oct 11, 2024

a month ago

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Hello I am wondering if we need to get another gym package for visa extension after 6 months or 1 year?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around whether obtaining a new gym package is necessary for extending a visa in Thailand after six months or a year. Comments suggest uncertainty on this matter, with some implying that it might be better to border bounce for a new stamp rather than extending. There is a sense that businesses might push for new packages to ensure compliance with immigration requirements, but no definitive answer is provided.

William ********

At this point you just need to leave and re enter.

a month ago

Werner ************

These businesses will be pushing for new packages being needed or report the applicants no longer students etc to immigration - the whole program depends on money being spent in these categories

a month ago

Greg ********

@Werner ***********

Interesting point about the businesses themselves wanting a recurring income.

a month ago

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Greg ********

Stephan ***********

Ask again mid/end of january... 😁

a month ago

Wannikea *********

At this point the smart money is on "don't get an extension" and just border bounce for another 180 day stamp upon entry.

a month ago

Stephan ***********

@Wannikea ********

The shops will soon need more vans... 😁

a month ago

Greg ********

@Stephan **********

They will just get the old ones from when people did the runs every 30 days.

a month ago

Stephan ***********

@Greg *******

Yeah... back to the good old bumpy rides... 😁

a month ago

Greg ********

@Stephan **********

I have only done it twice. Each tome when a long term visa was cancelled so I could change to another type but needed to be in visa exempt. I hope I never need to make it a 3rd.

a month ago

Stephan ***********

@Greg *******

Same story here... first time I needed a re-entry for my Non-O, the other one was changing from Non-O/A to Non-O. Both times Satun... I also hope I don't need any trip anymore... not fun at all, especially not in the last row... 🤣

a month ago

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Stephan ***********

Greg ********

Nobody knows.

a month ago

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Greg ********

Can I get a DTV visa for muay thai training without paying for a 6-month gym membership?

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3 months ago

Should I opt for a 60-day tourist visa or use two 60+30 day extensions in Thailand?