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How does the land border stamp system work in Thailand for multiple entries in a year?

May 23, 2017
9 years ago
Amornrat **********
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This is an example of a person which did a land border border bounce in March , note the mark 1 on top of entry stamp (means first entry this year, you are allowed TWO entry stamp in one calenday year via land border), than the person did the regular 30 day extension at Chaeng Watana and afterwards she extended again for a further 7 days (the last stamp we call "denial stamp" or "get out of country" stamp). FYI only.
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The discussion focuses on the process of making multiple land border crossings (referred to as 'border bouncing') in Thailand, noting that a person can receive two entry stamps in one calendar year via land borders. It explains the procedure of extending stay after the initial entry stamp and the implications of renewing one's passport on entry allowances. Additionally, the comment section addresses questions about the specifics of the Thai visa calendar system and clarifies that the two allowed entries apply specifically to land crossings.
Rupok ********
I m curious, is it Thai calendar or English calender?
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Rupok ********
Ty
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Patrik ********
'English' calendar (Gregorian calendar)
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Marcus ********
If I do 2 land boarder crossings and then renew( get new) my passport, do you think I can get another 2?
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Amornrat **********
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No, we had already customer that had two stamp this year, they applied new passport at their local Embassy and tried to transfer stamp at border to get new entries. Thai Immigration refused. But in theory, if you renew passport in your home country and come in at airport with new passport you should be able to do two more entries. But I guess that is taking it to the "limit". It would be better to get a proper visa and not trying to beat the system.
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Carsten **********
So in theory you can border bounce in November December January and February if you wanted is that correct understood? Or is 1 year from your first border bounce... Eg march to march?
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Thomas ********************
Good stuff Ivan. Hadn't thought of it enough :)
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Ivan ************
You can extend each one as well Carsten so at least in theory you could spend a full eight months here without a visa. 9 months straight if you also did the 7 day refusal on each extension! I'm not going to try it myself but "in theory" that should be possible.
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Amornrat **********
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@Carsten *********
, yes, in theory you could do one on 5th Nov, 3rd Dec and than 1st Jan and 30th Jan.
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Amornrat **********
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it says calendar year
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Patrik ********
Small but important addition:

..., you are allowed TWO entry stamp in one calenday year >BY LAND<.
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Amornrat **********
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Thanks, I made a small correction to the original post.
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