How can I extend my stay in Thailand beyond the 30-day visa exemption as a British citizen?

@Benjamin *****

The Spanish government have nothing to do with it...It's the Thai embassy in Madrid. They will only issue visas for Spanish people or foreigners living there that have a residence ID card. Many Brits live in Spain but don't get the card.. if the guy wants 90 days he needs a 60 days visa which he can extend in Thailand by 30 days. He can't do it 'arse about face'.

@Liam ****

According to their website, that's correct

(source: %20de%20Turista%20MULTIPLE%20July%7.pdf)

It says:

"Los ciudadanos extranjeros con residencia legal en España, deben aportar además fotocopia de su tarjeta de residencia (NIE) compulsada por la Policía o por un Notario.

Si no dispone de residencia legal en España, NO puede solicitar visado de turista en este consulado."

In English, the Thai Embassy of Madrid wants to see the person's Spanish residency card before a ME visa is given. I could not find this file in English or Thai sadly

I think residence in Spain is only required for multi e try tourist visas in Madrid, no?

I don't understand the connection between this and the OP. My understanding is that the OP:

1. Wants to enter Thailand on a 30 day visa exception

2. "Extend" (?) the visa to a 60 day tourist visa.

Since he's from the UK, and holding a UK passport (I'm assuming), the Spanish government should have no involvement in issuing his visas.

Do you believe otherwise?

@David *******

then give the consulate in Gibraltar a ring and get your visa there. Real nice guy. Super easy to deal with. Yeah it’s an hour or so drive but so much easier to deal with than the other consulates in Spain.

@David *******

Yes and can get other 30 days as visa run abroad Thailand. Total 90 days... Sí, y puede obtener otros 30 días como visa en el extranjero Tailandia. Total 90 días ...

Or by visiting a consulate in a nearby country outside of Thailand.