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How is the experience of getting a 30-day visa extension in Bangkok?
I think I stepped into an alternate universe today! I went for my 30 day visa tourist extension in Bangkok at the IT square mall in Lak Si…it was practically empty at 1:40pm. No line in the paperwork que, walked right up, and when I got my number there was only 9 people ahead of me! I was done in less than 1 hour with stamped passport back in hand! I was shocked! Miracles do exist!!!
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A user shared their surprisingly positive experience extending their 30-day tourist visa at the IT Square Mall in Lak Si, Bangkok. They noted the mall was nearly empty, allowing them to finish the process in under an hour despite previous expectations of long waits. Other comments included mixed experiences at different locations, reflections on the current state of tourism in Thailand, and discussions about visa regulations and documentation.
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Hanzala ***
This was my first time and same thing, I finished my form and got my que card and they go your up now, so went straight in, 2 mins, at the counter and done, oh but then had to pay one day overstay fee, then oopp done
Deano *************
Sounds like a breeze I’ll be going mine in Phuket when I arrive
David ***********
Do it in Isaan, never a queue and done in 15 minutes.
Ian *********
udon thanni is best one ive been .in and out 20 mins.last visit to phuket one,sat 2 hr then got told come back at 3. long day yuk .
Paul ***************
Amazing
Tom ***********
Nice. Any unexpected documentation requirements?
Lisa **************
OP@Tom **********
nope, I even had paperwork filled out from home!Lisa **************
OPI did my last extension in may and I can definitely see the difference
Brian *******
this gives me great hope when i return…
Steven ***************
Tourism is dead in Thailand atm due to the baht being inflated and shit going on in many other countries. Add the extension of exempt from 30 to 60 days for most foreigners visiting.
Von ******
@Steven **************
was having this conversation about the Baht being strong when my home currency has gone up against Yen, USD, Canadian, yet it has made no ground on the cross rate against the Baht! How is that possible? What is the factors that keeps the Baht high? Would like to hear your insightsSi *******
@Steven **************
Or it’s our home countries have become so expensive that people can’t afford holidays,Si *******
Nigel **************
It's always risky going in the afternoons but sometimes like today it's much better
Tony ********
Historically it was full of people on 30 day excemptions topping up to 60. There are going to be far fewer real tourists topping up 60 days to 90.
Todd *********
Everybody in thailand has DTV now for 5 years. No more extensions...
Inna ***********
@Todd ********
would you please tell me how to apply for a long term visa . I ll be in Thailand in a month and planing to hangout in Asia for a year or so .
Peter ********
I have never been there for more than a hour in the last 10 times 😃
Carrie ******
There's always gotta be that guy 🫠 anyways.... That's always so nice when that happens!!! It's not often, but definitely gotta appreciate it when it does!
Garrett ***********
If it was empty if shouldn't have taken an hour. I've been in the 200's que in Chattawattan and gotten out in an hour.
Ricky ******
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