How long can a UK passport holder stay in Thailand using visa exemption and extensions?

@Hua ***********

definitely do not plan on living here. My goal right now is just slow-travel through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Kuala Lumpur, and maybe Singapore and Manila. This over the period of a year, and then just keep repeating this for several years until my passport expires in 6- years. 

@Hua ***********

So that answers my question a few days ago that 3 consecutive on arrival visas of 60 days where you hit the 180 day limit, appears to be what you can get away with. But as stated by several members earlier this can be at the discretion of the particular IO (Immigration Officer). However my guess would be that if you are well dressed and groomed, and don't look like some of the reprobates I saw on the Ranong/Victoria Point (Myanmar) border runs, I did several years ago now, then you will not necessarily attract too much attention from any one particular Thai IO.

@Hua ***********

i did the same...sure it's based on 180 days.

@Mark ********

thanks ,if I do three and decide to stay , I will be leaving then for 5 months to tie things up at home and then return with a retirement visa.Doung a visa bounce with tour agent seems best way as similar cost to flying out and in and they ok your passport with immigration first 🙏🏽

@Jason *****

I just done the 3 entries what your saying.

October got a big warning at airport immigration to get an appropriate visa.

I know what you mean about making the retirement visa step

@John *********

I meant no bank account in Thailand ,as tourist can't have one ,everyone has a bank account and ATM card or visa card in 2024,that's pretty obvious and they can use in other countries and pay ATM fees to the banks as well .

I don't believe in jumping quick ,holiday honeymoon goggles have led to farang selling up,marrying thais,buying property here and loseing everything ,research and take your time is key .I lived in Cambodia and Indonesia and both became difficult as i rushed in,I'm 53 and lifes short to mistakes,ideally I would like over a year before committing to stay ,you need to experience rainy season as well,and I've seen so many rush in and leave unhappy,life's going fast ,so I want to get my retirement choice correct 🙏🏽

@Jason *****

i not care where the money is coming from..but you say in your message no work...no bankaccount ...so i was wondering if you travel around with a suitcase full with money.🤔..i also not understand that if Ted Andrews want to stay in Thailand for 1 year or maybe longer it is so difficult for him to apply for a visa like everybody else does..if he want to find out how far he can go before they send him back...be my guest!!..your situation is different then his but i still wonder why after 6 months you cannot decide wheter to setle here, but after tree quarters of a year you can?..Or is this just to see how long you can postpone your visa??..because that turns out to be a stumbling block i notice ...

@John *********

do we need to question where people's money comes from ,if they are here then they must have money to live and they usually use an ATM to withdraw money they saved in there own countries to have a long holiday ,lots of people do this lifestyle now,why should we question that ?

I'm hoping to do 9 months with 3 visa,waiver and extensions to see if I enjoy staying here long enough and do research ,as a tourist ,and after that apply for a retirement visa,I have the money but like to make sure the big step is right before taking it,is that wrong ?

How can people live off air?it's not possible .

And now Thailand extends visa exempt to two months and no official guidelines to how many times you can use,so it seems to be inviting more,what it really needs is a clear outline law saying how many times you can use visa exempt ,not this vague rule if you to a single immigration official 🙏🏽

@John *********

I fully agree with you

@Ruud *****************

that's just your opinion Ruud,I know people in visa,waiver who spend and have a lot more money than people in other visas and anyone spending long periods here aren't beggars,they rent hotels ,pay for food etc,so it all adds and helps they thai economy ,ex pats can be so judgemental about visas and money . 🙏🏽🍻