What are my options for extending my stay in Thailand after a tourist visa and border run?

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Please advise:
I (Belgian national) came here on a 2 month tourist visa, which I extended 30 days, then I did a border run at Myanmar, for another 30 days stamp (visa exempt I think it's called). So I have been here almost 4 months now. Is it advisable to: 
1. get another extension, 
2. do another border run, or 
3. leave the country for a few weeks/months and get a new tourist visa
Thanks

Ask Thailand · Answer

A Belgian national currently in Thailand is exploring options to extend their stay after using a tourist visa and a border run for visa exemption. They inquire whether to get another extension, do another border run, or leave the country to obtain a new tourist visa. Responses indicate that it is possible to apply for a 30-day extension at a local immigration office, perform another border run for a new entry, or leave and apply for a new tourist visa. Concerns about overstaying are addressed, noting that the individual's stay does not yet indicate a problematic history with immigration.

Freya *********** · Answer

So happy you asked basically my question. I came on 60 day SETV and did border run at Mynmar now want to see if can extend. Sounds like I can! 😁 ? Already been in country for 5 months beginning of this year.

Robert ******* · Answer

There is no limit on how long you can stay inside Thailand using valid visa and/or  valid visa exempt entry. Immigration is only asking questions if you have a longer history of living inside Thailand, these are the proof of funds 20.000 Thb or equivalent currency in CASH, proof of accommodation and onward travel.

Derek ******** · Answer

Yes, thanks. I was just worried that maybe this is too long a stay and might cause problems

Robert ******* · Answer

You can apply at your local Immigration Office for a 30 day Extension of Stay, you can do your second border run for a new 30 day Visa Exempt Entry this calendar year, 1 Jan it will reset to 0, or leave and get a new tourist visa to come back. So all is possible, it depends I guess on how much longer you want to stay inside Thailand.

Henrik *********** · Answer

U can buy Another 30 days in immigration 👏👏👏

Paul ********* · Answer

You can get a 30 day extension on your last visa exempt entry at immigration office -  same process as the extension on your initial setv

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