I arrived on a 30 day exempt visa from the U.S on August 3rd. I just got a 30 day extension on that which will last me until Oct. 1. I hope someone can clarify some questions (finding a clear answer on the internet has been confusing):
1. How many additional 30 day extensions can I get before I need to make a visa run (leave and come back in)?
2. Can I get another 30 days after doing a visa run by land border entry (I think I read that you can only get another 30 days by air border entry)?
3. Can you extend the length of those subsequent visa run entries an additional 30 days (like I just did for the first exempt visa I recieved when I first came in)?
4. Can I still apply for a 60 day tourist visa or 1 yr. educational visa at any point after multiple exempt visa/visa run entries and extensions?
5. If yes to question 4, do I need to do this outside of Thailand?
Your responses would be much appreciated. Thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks clarification on extending their stay in Thailand with a 30-day exempt visa, the rules for visa runs, and the potential for applying for different types of visas. Responses indicate that only one 30-day extension is allowed for each 30-day entry stamp, with subsequent entries by land being limited to two times per year, and each entry can be extended once. For applying for a tourist or educational visa, the user would need to do this from outside Thailand.
