Hi guys, got a question.
So far I got 3 visa exempt entries (I am Dutch). First one I got via plane in June 2018. Second one also by plane in September 2018. I extended that one by 30 days and went for the Mae Sai border run after that so thats the third visa exempt stamp in 2018 (first one thats via land border though). Also extended that one at immigration in december and its gonna run out January 16.
I hear that immigration is starting to get more strict on handing out tourist visas and exempts to passports with a history. Before I heard that, I understood that I could officially get 2 visa exempt entries via land border every calander year, so that means officially I should be able to do the border run again 2 times this year.
My question: considering my history, is it best to go to a Thai consulate in another country to apply for a 60day SETV or can I just go for another Mae Sai border run which is far more convenient for me? The goal is to stay here in Chiang Mai for another while though.
Any advice is welcome!
Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A Dutch national inquired about their options for extending their stay in Thailand after having utilized multiple visa exempt entries and expressed concern about the changing immigration policies. They are considering either applying for a 60-day Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) at a Thai consulate in a neighboring country or doing another Mae Sai border run for convenience.
