Hi everyone! I've got 1 free page left in my UK passport, and I need a new Thai tourist visa by the end of next week. What're my options? I can't go to Laos as they'll use up my last free page with a Laos visa sticker (this last page needs to stay free for my Thai visa). Will I be able to go to Yangon or Kuala Lumpur without using up this final page? I've got a feeling these countries just require a small stamp. Any advice? I'm just looking for the simplest/cheapest option that will get me a 60-day tourist visa with the least hassle. If this can be done by bus from Chiang Mai, then 👍
Thanks!
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The individual is seeking advice on how to obtain a new Thai tourist visa while having only one remaining free page in their UK passport. Due to this limitation, they cannot travel to Laos, where a visa would take up this page. Suggestions from the community include: 1) Using the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border crossing, which involves four stamps (exit from Thailand, entry and exit from Burma, and re-entry into Thailand), allowing for a 30-day visa-exempt entry that can later be extended. 2) Taking a short flight to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) or Singapore (SIN) and returning via transit without entering the country, thus minimizing stamp usage. Members also advise being cautious as some customs officers may not cooperate with requests to avoid using the last page. Recommendations for preparing for the trip and details about bus travel to Mae Sai are also provided.