What are my visa options for a 5-week stay in Thailand if I have only used the 30-day visa exemption before?

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Jan 8, 2019

6 years ago

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Gday everyone

I’m off to Thailand again in March but this time  I will be staying for 5 weeks. I have only ever been within the 30 day visa exemption period and am unsure what my best way to go about it is. 

Will be based in Chiang Rai 

Thanks in advance.

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The user is planning a 5-week trip to Thailand, specifically Chiang Rai, and is seeking advice on the best visa options available to them, as they have previously only utilized the 30-day visa exemption.

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