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Is it possible to return to Thailand on a visa exemption after using the STV and staying over 270 days as a tourist?
Hi, I got STV and plan to go back my country this end of Aug. and will come again apply Non-O retirement in Oct. by using visa exemption entry, is it workable and any limitation using as tourist over 270 days on same year? Thanks.
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The user inquires about returning to Thailand on a visa exemption after using the Special Tourist Visa (STV) and staying for over 270 days within the same year. Comments suggest applying for an O-A visa from the home country for ease and mention that there have been no reported rejections for travelers entering on visa exemptions.
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Reiner *********
I would ask for this oA visa on your home country as it is easier. And you come in already with it ....
Tod *********
@Reiner ********
easier to who? many people come here on a tourist visa or visa exempt and then apply for the in country 90 day Non-O visa at their immigration office here Reiner *********
@Tod ********
I just think under circumstances at the moment , it’s easier to apply in the home country .... 
Stephen *****
OP@Reiner ********
Exception in some regions of the world.Benjamin ******
I heard of no rejections to people entering on visa exempts since they started the Certificate of Entry.
Stephen *****
OP@Benjamin *****
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