Do I need a re-entry permit for my non-O visa if I'm leaving Thailand and returning shortly?

@Robert ******

Yes but that wasn't the question.

@Tod ********

Cool. Good to know that and very clear now. Thanks.

@David *********

they currently have an entry stamp that lets them stay in the country until Nov 23rd. IF they buy a re-entry permit now before they leave when they come back on Sept 5th (after the visa expires) they'd still get stamped in until the 23rd of Nov because the re-entry permit kept that stamp 'alive' while they were out of the country.

@David *********

The valid until date only means that you need to use the visa to enter Thailand before that date. a Visa gives you a certain amount of Admitted to stay days, this period allowed to stay can exceed the valid until date.

Tod Daniels If the visa expires on 4th September, how can they get a re-entry permit then to use a visa that finished the day before returning?

@Wil****

and

@Da***

you need to READ and understand the post.

The O/P holds a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa that EXPIRES on the 4th of Sept. They are RETURNING to thailand on the 5th of September <- Last time I checked that's a day AFTER the visa expires meaning they can't get stamped in on it no matter if it's a multi-entry or not.

IF they want to keep their current stamp "alive" while they exit/re-enter the country they need a single re-entry permit

@William *****

Exactly.

@Lee *********

Tell them at security you need a re-entry permit and look for the signs..

@Lee *********

In Departure 2 after security