Hello!! I am currently in Thailand on a tourist Visa (Greek passport holder) and have already done a visa run to Laos. I will not be actively working since I am employed from a foreign company and will mostly have a consultation role in a small company in Thailand so I just need to reassure that I will be in Thailand for one more year, asking to find out which is the easiest way to do so.
-- Is it true about the new regulation providing you a six month tourist visa and unlimited land-boarder crossings? Would it be possible to spend a year just by renewing my tourist visa?
-- Is it hard to get a Non-Immigrant Visa “B” and in which embassy would it be easier to make it? Could my already two entries create problems for the business visa?
Thank you for your help!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is currently in Thailand on a tourist visa and has completed a visa run to Laos. They want to know if it's possible to stay in Thailand for another year by renewing their tourist visa and inquire about the new regulations regarding an extended six-month tourist visa and unlimited land-border crossings. The community responses highlight that the claimed new regulation isn't true, cautioning against relying solely on tourist visa renewals for an extended stay. They recommend obtaining a Non-Immigrant Visa B and a work permit, suggesting the Vientiane consulate as a favorable option for this visa type. The discussions emphasize the need for appropriate documentation and the possibility of complications regarding prior entries.