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What are the advantages of getting a Single Entry Tourist Visa for a long stay in Thailand compared to using Visa Exemption?

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Is there any advantage to getting a Single Entry Tourist Visa (UK) if I plan to stay in Thailand for 3-5 months?

Would it help in any way with a visa run (by air) after the initial 60+30 days expire?

Or would it be a waste of money, and I'd be better off just arriving without a visa, using the free 60-day entry + 30-day extension, then doing a visa run and hoping to get another 60 days?

Thanks!!

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The user questions whether obtaining a Single Entry Tourist Visa would provide any advantages for a long stay of 3-5 months in Thailand, especially regarding the process of performing a visa run after the initial entry permit. Comments suggest that there may be little to no advantage if the user has a history of excessive tourist entries, indicating that official scrutiny may increase for frequent travelers.

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No advantage

. That is if previous Visa Exempt entries not excessive. Immigration seem to be more alert to this now

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John ********

John ********

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thanks mate

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Tim *********

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You don't sound like a tourist. Those are not typically the questions a tourist would ask

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Matthew *********

Matthew *********

but yet it's asked everyday by tourist that want to stay longer

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John ********

John ********

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I’m a tourist. Great contribution thanks

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Graham ******

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Do you have a history of "tourist" entries over the past year?

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John ********

John ********

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none!

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Graham ******

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that will work in your favour but maxing out your first 60 day entry to 90 days will not look good to a keen Immigration Officer. If you max out your first entry then seek an agent to do your border bounce.

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