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Is it okay to return to Thailand on a free visa after a short visit to Cambodia?

Thailand Visa Rules Visa Extension Visa Exemption 30-Day Visa Travel to Cambodia Expat Life in Thailand

Sep 21, 2023

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Ta ************

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Hi all,

Please pardon me for my noob question here.

I landed at Bkk airport on September 3rd with a 30 days free visa (US passport holder)

I have a return ticket back home on October 31st. If I were to go to Cambodia for a short 3 days visit, would It be okay if I come back to Bkk on October 2nd? 

Oct 2nd- Oct 31st (total 30)?

Thank in advance.

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The original poster, an expat from the US, inquired about returning to Thailand on a visa exemption after a short trip to Cambodia. Responses indicated that it's permissible to return to Thailand with a fresh 30-day visa exempt stamp after entering the country. Several comments recommended getting an extension for an additional 30 days at an immigration office if needed, emphasizing that it can be done easily for a fee of 1900 baht.

James **************

Get an extra 30 at immigration, 1900

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Falcon *******

new stamp of 30days.

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John *******

Just go to pattaya for 3 days no need to go cambodia have a look around see more of the country do 30 day extension 1900baht at jomtien immigration easy Chokh di

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Steve *******

Why go to Pattaya? The OP can apply for a 30 days extention in whatever province he's residing in.

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John *******

yes he can do that also apply in what ever province he is residing in just suggested Pattaya don't believe he has been there before new experience for him personally I don't care where he applies it was a suggestion only he was thinking about doing cambodia he can take a trip to calathumpia for all I care pattaya was just a suggestion but that has seem to upset a few on this page

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Us *****

that is a horrible suggestion. He might fall in love with a bar girl and stay forever. Stay away from Pattaya if you cannot control yourself. ***Not speaking from experience.

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John *******

you don't have to visit Pattaya to fall in love with a bar girl you can do that anywhere in thailand never been a problem for me fall in love with bar girls for 1 month ever visit I have there and they are in love with me for that month 🤣🤣🤣 let this young bloke experience and enjoy life why you have to spoil his party time 🥳 😁

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Ta ************

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isnt that true bargirls from Pattya are extra special? 😅

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Us *****

next thing you know it, he's going to do multiple border runs to Cambodia and phone his parents for money. But I guess he has to learn it the hard way. Stay away from Soi 6.

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Ta ************

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Hi whats so special about soi 6? Now i am very tempted to go visit haha

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@Ta ***********

not sure if the bar girls in pattaya are extra special and it's not that soi 6 is special either let me just say you won't be disappointed enjoy

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Ta ************

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thanks 😊 i have never been disappointed in Thailand so far, and I trust your words

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John *******

he can only do 2 land border entries in 1 calendar year but can enter the land of smiles by air as he pleases until the IO infront of him says no luck today your going back home as there is no official limit of entries by air I don't think he needs his parent nothing wrong with soi 6 only problem there is which girl do you choose 🤣🤣🤣

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Ta ************

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Thanks for your suggestion, appreciate it

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Todd *********

Yes. No problem. Or extend your visa exempt for 30 days at immigration in Thailand

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Ta ************

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Thanks! Appreciate your help!

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@Ta ***********

enjoy!!!

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@Ta ***********

go get a 30 day extension for 1900 baht. Its much easier

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Ta ************

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Thanks!

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Brandon ************

Each time you enter Thailand you'll receive a 30 day visa exempt stamp.

You can also go to your local immigration office and apply for a 30 day extension one time each entry.

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Ta ************

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@Brandon ***********

Thank you sir!

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