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Is a visa required for a 4-week holiday in Thailand?
Dec 16, 2024
a year ago
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHumour me here please! Is it necessary to get any sort of visa to travel to Thailand for a holiday of 4 weeks? Thank you 🙂
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Visitors can usually enter Thailand for a holiday up to 60 days without a visa, depending on their passport country. It is advisable to verify the specific entry requirements by checking with the Thai embassy in your home country.
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David ********
Perhaps you should learn how to bribe the police before starting a gambling syndicate in Thailand. Not so common now or else spend your time in Thailand as a guest of the "bangkok hilton" commonly known as a prison. No reflection on the loverly hotel known as the real Bangkok Hilton spelt with capital letters.
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *******
thanks David, given some of the sharp responses to my question this answer wins my top response award! The prize is speculative and does depend on me taking up your advice, then I’ll present you with the whereabouts of my secret Thai Cocaine stash! Thank you :)David ********
Sandy... I've only placed a bet on 2 horses in my life. After being badgered by my work college back in 1962. I give him one pound to put on a horse called "Jackman". Monday morning he made me swallow my pride when he gave me four pounds and ten shillings in winnings, he then told 200 people who worked in the factory how good a punter he was in jest, and he told the story over and over again. My next experience was about 1976 at the final of the Interdominion Trots in Perth W.A. I put $5 on a horse called "Down and Out" in a supporting race reminiscing my plight at the time. Lowe and behold after a bad crash of several spiders in the race "Down and Out came out 1st place and I got $75 back including my money back. I have never bet on a horse in a race since. I may be regarded as a very successful punter. I got 10 times my money invested back, and I've never had a bet since. 2 horses and 2 winners. Good luck.
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *******
wonderful story David and yes, so wise to retire as a winner! Cheers SReply to
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David **********
No. You get 60 day visa on arrival when going through immagration
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *********
thank you David :)Reply to
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Mike *******
British passport = 60days no visa
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mike ******
thanks Mike :)Reply to
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Kelly ********
Your best bet is to check with the Thai embassy in your home country. What others say about your passport is relevant. Not every country's passport allows for the same privileges in Thailand. In general though, many countries are allowed 60 days visa exemption on arrival.
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kelly *******
thanks Kelly, I believe these things change quite often as well. I’ll do the research :)Kelly ********
@Sandy *******
the 60 day exemption is going to be around a while. Thailand wants to promote tourism as much as possible. You can even get a 30 day extension for a small fee. I paid $200 for a 6 month multiple re-entry tourist visa the Thai embassy in Chicago, but that was 6+ years ago. Good luck!Reply to
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James *********
If Foo Foo is a mainstay of your diet, YES. If Haggis, then NO.
James *********
I drove around the coast for a month, eating it once or twice, a day. Each time in a different restaurant.
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James ********
every butcher has their own recipe :)James *********
@Sandy *******
Always different, always deliciousSandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James ********
looking forward to some Thai healthiness, light, fresh, healthy food :)Reply to
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Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James ********
I love Foo Foo!James *********
@Sandy *******
I'm a Starcho-holic as wellSandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnd still it's a mystery blog, they're very hard to catch!
James *********
I wrote a blog, "In Search of The Haggis" almost 20 years ago.
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Brett *********
I am running a betting syndicate on Sandy having serious problems within 7 days of arrival. Any takers?
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brett ********
I’ll have $50 on me not surviving the scathing wit on this group!Brett *********
@Sandy *******
ok. I will take that bet.Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brett ********
you winReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin ********
who is she?Graham ******
@Brett ********
that's if he makes his flight 555Lynnette *******
@Brett ********
maybe he'll start an argument when he gets to immigration desk and they ask for his passport. Lol.Reply to
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Guy **********
Surely some of the other 194 countries in the world besides mine …has a govt website that shows entrance requirements, duration of stay , visa required or not, etc etc. I click on the country I want to visit and all the info is there . Simple
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Guy *********
thanks guy, yes, that’s all true and yes, I’ve read books, websites and watched YouTube videos but I thought I’d just ask a question about visas in a group about visas, it’s called a conversation starter. Had no idea I’d get so much abuse back about asking a simple question. I reckon this group just isn’t for me. Take care SandyLynnette *******
@Sandy *******
you asked a "simple question" about if you needed a visa, and the answer can only be accurate IF people know what passport you hold. You wasted time arguing and being abusive rather than just saying. FYI just because you were flying from Scotland, does not mean you have a UK passport. Perhaps next time you need advice and people ask you to clarify something, just give them the answer. That will enabled them to give you the correct info.Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
not the case Lynette, the only reason I got argumentative was that some of the responses were aggressive. Please read all the comments if you wish to pass judgment on this. I’ve replied civilly and friendlily to those who replied civilly and friendlily. Continued some pleasant conversations with those people as well :)Reply to
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@Guy *********
it does. It's on the UK govt website. But this person is using the thread to argue and be rude to folks, including the ones trying to help. Bizarre.Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
maybe not Lynette, not sure why asking a question, albeit a potentially unnecessary one, would solicit such vitriolic responses! This group just isn’t for me, good luck.Reply to
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Benjamin *********
For some people, yes. For others, no. You're a Google search away from the answer.
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin ********
duh, careful now, even that answer killed off some of your few remaining brain cells 😂Benjamin *********
@Sandy *******
huh? Why are you attacking me? I'm sorry but you haven't provided enough information for a more detailed response.Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin ********
sorry Benjamin, mixed you up with someone else attacking me on this thread. Thank you for the answer/pointer!Reply to
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John ********
No need to worry just get on the plane as your a Scottish
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *******
how did you get past the admins? 😂Lynnette *******
@Sandy *******
having to search people's profiles to guess what passport they hold is not always going to give correct answer which is why people asked.Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
slowly getting there Lynnette, but jeez, so far only one, maybe two, respectable responses 🙂Reply to
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Marcel ***********
Let's guess you didn't Google it you can get 60 days exempt on arrival
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marcel **********
Jesus, who rattled your cage!Lynnette *******
@Marcel **********
depends on passport and they decided not to say.Reply to
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Brett *********
Sandy, you are going to do well here. Good luck!
Michael **********
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *********
who is ‘she’?Brett *********
@Michael *********
i guess that sarcasm is lost on some people!Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brett ********
ah, the best of the best … sarcastic hearts 💩Reply to
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Stephen *********
NO
Stuart *********
Humour me here please. Rather than guessing an answer what is your passport country? I suppose I could dig a little and try to guess from your facebook profile, but it’s just generally easier if you state as such.
Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERKen Algonquin Am I blocked yet?
Stuart *********
Ok let’s lock this down. From other responses here it appears you may have a British passport. If that’s the case then you don’t need a visa for a 40 day visit. On arrival you’d get a 60 day visa exempt stamp.
Philip ***********
@Stuart ********
why you even bother to answer this trol ? You're too good for this world 😜Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Philip **********
thanks Philip!Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERKen Algonquin block me then!
Lynnette *******
@Ken **********
hope his attitude improves before he arrives. 😉Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
who said I was coming? 😂Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Ken **********
oh, sorry, I must have imagined all the needless comments around the question!Ken ***********
@Sandy *******
for someone asking for assistance, you are very snarky...easy to blockReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
interesting wording of response! ‘What is your passport country’ would have sufficed! I’ll wait for someone else to answer a little more intelligently 😂Kim *********
@Sandy *******
not intelligent to ask the question you did without saying where you come fromSandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERKim Nielsen why are you insulting me?
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Martyn ***********
@Sandy *******
oh boy.. Rude. To one of the most informative and helpful guys in the group....Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martyn **********
yeah, not to me! One of the least helpful answers. Got 5 or 6 friendly, informative answers from others.Martyn ***********
@Sandy *******
friendly tip.. Shoyld be asking any visa information in the future, please include your passport country... You may have received 'friendly advice' but without that information to be fair.. it could be totally wrong advice...Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martyn **********
the friendly advice wasn’t wrong, it included links to official websites, some follow on questions, some facts and some pleasant discourse, not difficult!Reply to
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@Sa***
there’s a different answer for different countries David ***********
@Sandy *******
is this intelligent enough. Your response suggests you would be safer staying at home. Does Scotland issue passports? Will be up there again this year walking Knoydart and. Assynt. Beautiful country. Do I need a visa in 2025?Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David **********
how does it suggest that?David ***********
@Sandy *******
I am an engineer, I am used to dealing with pilots, are you one. I look at things differently.Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David **********
Ex engineer but yes, I do think some alternative thinking is always a good thing!Reply to
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Philip ***********
@Sandy *******
you are the idiot Guess your "construction management" failed .. not very "constructive" anyway ..Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Philip **********
yup, I’m an idiot :)Todd *********
@Sandy *******
nobody here will dispute thatPhilip ***********
@Sandy *******
and a trollLynnette *******
@Philip **********
he'd rather argue than say what his passport is in order to get accurate info. 🤦Reply to
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Sandy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERYeah, so this is smart ass land 😂
Wayne *********
@Sandy *******
someone with intelligence would have included their country passport to get an intelligent answerLynnette *******
@Sandy *******
Stuart is one of the smartest guys on here i.e an expert. Can't get more intelligent than that. Meanwhile everyone will guess what passport you're on so you get correct info.Ken ***********
@Stuart ********
did ask an intelligent question about what country your passport is..certainly not clever to bite the hand that is trying to help you
Stuart *********
@Sandy *******
You can wait all you like. If you supplied that information I could have given you an answer. Your call.Brett *********
@Stuart ********
Sandy, you are going to do well here. Good luck!Reply to
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