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Is it easier to do a border run than applying for a 6-month extension on a DTV in Thailand?

Jun 10, 2025
2 days ago
Anthony *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
I got my DTV in March of this year. I did a 90 day report today and the immigration officer that helped me said that I shouldn't apply for a 6 month extension in September, and that I "should just leave and come back because it's easier, everyone with DTV does this."

Anyone have any experience with applying for the 6 month extension? 1900b for another 6 months sounds cheaper and easier than flying out and back in or doing a border run service every 6 months.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses whether to apply for a 6-month extension of a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) or to conduct a border run instead. The immigration officer advised the original poster to opt for a border run, which is considered easier by most respondents. They highlighted risks and complexities associated with the extension process, such as updated documentation requirements and varying procedures at different immigration offices. Many experienced individuals in the group recommend following the officer's advice and doing a border run, as it is perceived to be a simpler and quicker option.
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Anthony *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you all.
James ********
The Thai Immigration Officer did you a BIG FAVOR today...follow his VERY GOOD advice ✅
Dnatjugweme ************
It's been discussed multiples times in this group. Do a search for "extension". Most people consider the extension process to be too cumbersome. You will need the same documents as for the visa application, updated. Plus some more, depending on the immigration office and some require the amount in the bank to be seasoned for a specific period of time. Do what you want, but if you choose to apply for an extension, do it well in advance.
Roxana ******
Border run is easier than extension at the immigration office.
Kool *******
You need all the original documents you used to get the visa updated for the extension. It is much easier to just cross a border and return.
Greg ********
There have been a few reports of people doing it in this group. Majority of them in Workaytion category. Recent one in Chiang Mai said they seemed to have an officer there with good knowledge of the DTV
Andi ***********
Majority of DTVERs do border runs, an IO also told me it is much easier and quicker to do a border run. Extending at an immigration office will require an updated bank statement with the 500k seasoned for 3 months plus paperwork to show continued activity and some offices will take a week or so to approve your application.