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What are the categories and conditions for temporary entry into Thailand according to the law?
Following on from yesterday’s post I’ve found the actual Law for entering into Thailand..
Category 4
Temporary entry into the Kingdom
Section 34 Aliens who may temporarily enter the Kingdom must enter for the following purposes:
(1) Performing diplomatic or consular duties.
(2) Performing official duties
(3) Tourism
(4) Playing sports
(5) Business
(6) Investments approved by relevant ministries and departments.
(7) Investment or other matters related to investment under the law on investment promotion.
(8) Travel through the Kingdom
(9) Being a vehicle controller or vehicle crew member that enters a port, station or area in
Kingdom
(10) Study or observe work
(11) Performing duties of the media
(12) The propagation of religion has been approved by the relevant ministries and departments.
(13) Scientific research or teaching in a research institute or educational institution in the Kingdom.
(14) Work performed by skilled or expert craftsmen.
(15) Other matters as specified in the Ministerial Regulations.
Section 35. An alien who temporarily enters the Kingdom under Section 34, the Director-General or an official assigned by the Director-General may permit him to stay in the Kingdom under any conditions.
The period of time permitted to stay in the Kingdom shall be determined as follows:
(1) Not exceeding thirty days for cases under Section 34 (4) (8) and (9).
(2) Not more than ninety days for cases under Section 34 (3).
(3) Not exceeding one year for cases under Section 34 (5) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) and (15).
(4) Not more than two years for cases under Section 34 (6).
(5) within the time frame as necessary for cases under Section 34 (1) and (2).
(6) According to the time period that the Board of Investment considers appropriate for cases under Section 34 (7).
In the event that an alien has a necessary reason to stay in the Kingdom beyond the period specified in (1), (2), (3) and (4), the Director-General shall consider granting permission to stay for a period not exceeding one year at a time, and when permission has been granted, a report shall be submitted to the Committee for acknowledgement, together with reasons, within seven days from the date of permission.
Category 4
Temporary entry into the Kingdom
Section 34 Aliens who may temporarily enter the Kingdom must enter for the following purposes:
(1) Performing diplomatic or consular duties.
(2) Performing official duties
(3) Tourism
(4) Playing sports
(5) Business
(6) Investments approved by relevant ministries and departments.
(7) Investment or other matters related to investment under the law on investment promotion.
(8) Travel through the Kingdom
(9) Being a vehicle controller or vehicle crew member that enters a port, station or area in
Kingdom
(10) Study or observe work
(11) Performing duties of the media
(12) The propagation of religion has been approved by the relevant ministries and departments.
(13) Scientific research or teaching in a research institute or educational institution in the Kingdom.
(14) Work performed by skilled or expert craftsmen.
(15) Other matters as specified in the Ministerial Regulations.
Section 35. An alien who temporarily enters the Kingdom under Section 34, the Director-General or an official assigned by the Director-General may permit him to stay in the Kingdom under any conditions.
The period of time permitted to stay in the Kingdom shall be determined as follows:
(1) Not exceeding thirty days for cases under Section 34 (4) (8) and (9).
(2) Not more than ninety days for cases under Section 34 (3).
(3) Not exceeding one year for cases under Section 34 (5) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) and (15).
(4) Not more than two years for cases under Section 34 (6).
(5) within the time frame as necessary for cases under Section 34 (1) and (2).
(6) According to the time period that the Board of Investment considers appropriate for cases under Section 34 (7).
In the event that an alien has a necessary reason to stay in the Kingdom beyond the period specified in (1), (2), (3) and (4), the Director-General shall consider granting permission to stay for a period not exceeding one year at a time, and when permission has been granted, a report shall be submitted to the Committee for acknowledgement, together with reasons, within seven days from the date of permission.
Answer summary
The law regarding temporary entry into Thailand outlines various categories under which aliens may enter the Kingdom. These categories include performing diplomatic duties, tourism, sports, business, investment, study, and work among others. The period of permitted stay varies, with a maximum of thirty days for tourism, ninety days for certain activities, and up to two years for business-related entries. Additionally, there are conditions that may allow for extensions beyond the specified periods.
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Frank **********
Doesn't mean a thing as Immigration Officers still have the right to refuse entry. Go ahead and take the chance and see if they allow you in. If you are denied it goes into their system for other IT'S to see
Paul *********
Not sure if following on from your previous post you think this gives you any grounds , having stayed in Thailand 184 days in calender year & considering a fifth visa exemption entry
What's your point ?
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