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How can I and my friend navigate visa options and border runs while in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Rules Visa Extension Border Run Non-Immigrant Visa TM30 Filing Education Visa Remote Work Visa Jomtien Immigration Office Overstay Regulations

May 2, 2023

2 years ago

Neuchatel ******

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Hello my friend and I are from the USA. We entered Thailand almost 45 days ago (no visa required) our entry expires on May 5th. My friend and I are wondering how to do the bounce in and out and which would be best (specifics please like which bus to take to Laos, how many days it will take etc.) we were thinking about doing the 30 day visa extension but now are considering bouncing out and then doing an extension to have 60 days. 

Me: I have a teaching position here starting on May 8th so they will help me with my visa process unfortunately after my entry expires and also not sure how long the process takes. 

My friend: She will apply for a student ed visa unless there is a different option you suggest as she will work remote. Any insights as to how to go about starting and completing that process would be helpful as well.

Currently we are in Pattaya. Please be specific as possible as we are almost completely lost. Thank you!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user and their friend, currently in Pattaya, are seeking guidance on navigating their visa situation as their initial entry into Thailand is expiring soon. They contemplate doing a border bounce to Laos for a visa exemption renewal versus applying for a 30-day extension. Comments suggest options, including going to Jomtien Immigration to apply for the extension before the expiration date, and considerations for converting their entries into Non-Immigrant visas or applying for an ED visa. Essential details discussed include timing for the immigration office, obtaining a TM30 filing, and the implications of overstaying.

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I believe that the OP has his options... Thanks All for your helpful replies. We wish the OP success.

And the reply from

@Tod ********

is workable IF you can get a TM 30 filing/copy ASAP from your New landlord.

"OR what you could do IS

get the new TM30 from the place you're going to move into tomorrow..

Then do NOTHING until Monday morning when you go to the immigration office and apply for the 30 day extension.

You will NOT be fined for overstay because your stamp expires on a day the immigration office is closed (weekends or holidays) and as long as you show up MONDAY to get your extension all you'll get is an overstay stamp that says "overstay xxx days fine waived due to holiday" and you'll get your 30 day extension like normal 🙂

That is a viable option too"

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