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What are my options for visa extension in Thailand if I can't fly due to surgery?

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Mar 18, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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I’m due for ACL surgery after an accident & am supposed to do a border bounce in June. I’m not supposed to fly & my 180 days expires 2 months after my surgery date. Is there any other way aside from extending in person? I want to avoid moving money around again..

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual needs to perform a border bounce for visa purposes after ACL surgery but cannot fly due to medical reasons. Suggestions from the community include completing the border bounce prior to surgery, using a VIP van service instead of flying, or obtaining a medical extension through a hospital that can assist with paperwork. Some comments suggest that flying post-surgery is feasible and advise doing the border bounce right before surgery to allow adequate recovery time.

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Mika ********

do your border bounce right before the surgery to give yourself plenty of time to

a year ago

Erica *********

You'll be fine after a few weeks

a year ago

Anna *********

I flew ( short trip with light carryon luggage only) 7 weeks after my knee replacement with no issues Up to you but easier than trying to extend in person from what others have said.

a year ago

Bob **********

Just go in a VIP Van with a bounce company no flying

a year ago

Excelle********

Who said you can’t fly? I flew after 10 days of my spine fusion surgery. Border bounce is much shorter than 20 hours in airports and airplanes. 2 months is plenty of time. Athletes fly after ACL/MCL surgery all the time.

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

ExcellentTravel and you are a doctor of….?

a year ago

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Anonymous ******************

John **********

Do the bounce prior to the surgery?

a year ago

Dom ********

@John *********

I was going to recommend a VIP van but this makes way more sense 🤣👍

a year ago

James ********

@John *********

Great Advice

a year ago

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James ********

Greg ********

Medical extensions are available for most other visas. Surely DTV too if Visa Exempt and Tourist can use them. Some hospitals do all the work for you but thst is the likes of Bumrungrad. All hospitals shoukd be able to provide the paperwork. If you cannot go to Immigration yourself you will have to get someone you know or an agent to process it.

a year ago

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Greg ********

What options do I have to extend my stay in Thailand without risking my health?

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