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Is it safe to book my trip to Koh Samui before I get my 30-day stamp after my border bounce?

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Oct 1, 2019

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I'm looking to book a flight to Koh Samui (from Chiang Mai) 1 month + accomodation and a 1 month Muay Thai course for the 1st of November. I have to do a border bounce on 26th October (Mae Sai). I haven't done any bounces yet this year (did 1 last year). I am worried about booking everything before I am certain I have 30 day stamp. Can anyone share experiences / reassurances that everything will be sweet? I can show them the funds and even a flight out of Thailand mid December. (I'm on an SETV that I have already extended at immi)

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The user is planning a trip to Koh Samui from Chiang Mai for accommodation and a Muay Thai course starting November 1st, but needs to perform a border bounce on October 26th to ensure they receive a 30-day stamp on their SETV, which has already been extended. They express concern about booking flights and accommodation before confirming the visa status. Responses from others provide reassurance while acknowledging the unpredictability of immigration decisions.

Robert *******

Everything will be sweet. it is still sweet when the immigration officers decide not to grant you the 30 days. And as nobody here can predict the future, i just wish you good luck.

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Cabbie ******

Flights in to samui are expensive whichever direction you’re coming from 😬🤔

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