If I just did my border run 3 days ago(2nd one of the year) and I go to the immigration office in Bangkok and get my 30 day extension - then get a re-entry permit at the airport before flying out before Christmas:
1. Is my entry on my return guaranteed for the period of the re-entry permit? Or, is the same risk as entering on another visa exempt(been in BKK for a while on the same).
2. Am I just wasting paying for the extension + the re-entry permit as I could get denied when I fly back in even though I have a re-entry permit?
Thanks again to everyone in this group.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking clarity on whether obtaining a 30-day extension and a re-entry permit will guarantee their entry back into Thailand after traveling abroad. They express concern about potentially wasting money on these permits if there's a risk of denial upon re-entry, particularly since they have used visa-exempt entries previously.