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Do I need to report to immigration in Thailand if I leave and return before completing 90 days of stay?

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If I enter Thailand for the first time, and then constantly leave and return during my first year before ever reaching the 90th day, do I only report to immigration for my first 90-day report the first time I actually stay in Thailand for 90 days straight, ostensibly during my second year? I would guess that since I’m always resetting the 90-day clock during that first year, I’d never have to report to immigration.

Then, taking this a step further, let’s say that during the second year, I keep leaving and returning such that I don’t actually stay another 90 days straight until some time in my third year. In that case, do I only apply for an extension (or leave yet again) when I reach that second 90-day period because I’ve now been in Thailand for two 90-day periods, which equals 180 days? Thanks.
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In Thailand, you are only required to report to immigration for the 90-day report if you have been in the country for 90 consecutive days. If you continuously leave and return before reaching this threshold, your 90-day clock resets, meaning you do not need to report. Even in the following years, you only report upon reaching another 90-day period of stay. It is advised that if you're unsure, keep documenting your stays and exits.
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Biff *******
Biff *******
If you are in the country for 90 consecutive days you report that fact to your immigration office (your TM30 designated which office is ‘yours’). That is what a 90 day report is.

If you’re not in the country for 90 consecutive days, then you don’t.
Paul *******
Paul *******
Yes correct. Reporting is only if you spend at least 90 days in the country on any one trip.
Greg ********
Greg ********
No need to do 90 day report if not in country for 90 consecutive days. Pre-Covid I was based in Thailand for a global company. Never did a consecutive 90 days for a few years so never needed to report. At least 3 or maybe even 4 years.
Jeremy *********
Jeremy *********
If you stay 90 you report if not you don't

As to extension in country why bother it's funner to dip to another country for a few days and come back for new 180 stamp 🤘

Just came back again yesterday bkk airport others were getting pulled out for questions

I showed my laminated passport size dtv printout and passport got a smile and my 180 stamp and walked on through 🤘
Jeremy *********
Jeremy *********
Yes only when you are in 90 days otherwise not needed

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