What are the current rules for Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant B visas regarding border runs in Thailand?

Thank you

@Julia ***********

for posting the information. (Y)

I'd suggest everyone on a year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant visa of any type NOT to border bounce at the Ranong - Kawthaung..

Okay I think we're losing sight of the fact that the southern border crossings are notorious for being "bent" and being tough to deal with.

I'd say the speculation on why this officer at this border said and did what she did is just that, pure speculation. Remember the thai immigration office doesn't SELL year-long, multi-entry visas. That's done thru the thai consulates by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office.

This situation is similar to the last few months of 2014. For many years nearly a decade, people were allowed nearly unlimited border runs to get another 30 days. Then without warning the Border Police at the Malaysian Border began rejecting entry to those who had more than 2 entries.... stranding scores of people. Then it spread to the other borders, then it became the full blown enforcement of old rules.,,In the middle of this holier than thou types on Thai Visa Forums scorned all those people who had been caught short as abusers, no goods and worse. Of course those who heavily criticizing others could not / would not take into consideration that years of non inforcement, and even promotion of the 30 border hop by Thai Immigration made it clear no one was abusing anything. The enforcement had been waived and it was allowed.

On that basis, there was absolutely no point in restricting who can get one and even less point in having a requirement in place in order to get a yearly extension?

Your definition is noted: And despite the definition Thai Immigration has over the years even encouraged Company Directors to utilize the Multi-Entry B Visa 12 months in lieu of getting a One Year B Visa Extension.

Last year the two Immigration Officers who processed my One Year B Visa Extension became quite aware of the nature and structure of my small business. Both questioned me as to why I just didn't go to Penang and get the 12 month Multi B. Visa. To these two officers it was a perfectly reasonable option. Never once mentioning the definition you just posted. In my opinion when Thai Immigration allows and even promotes a different pathway they are tacitly waiving the intended purpose. This is not uncommon. And it is not twisting nor abusing a Visa Category when Thai Immigration knowingly allows it and even promotes it.

This is the never ending argument that

@Tod ********

closed a thread a while ago for.

People are twisting the interpretation of a multi non B.

@Joe **********

is saying: " Such a visa holder is required to exit every 90 days."

No, such a visa holder is required to do multiple business visits to Thailand for a maximum of 90 days per visit (underline the word visit), not to continuously stay 360 days with visa runs in between.

The fact that people do it and it's all been good so far is a different story.

Sounds like that's a border you need to NOT bounce out and back in at in the future.

She got stamped in for 90 days on a Non B Multi. The note about visa run is weird.

Report and what . Nothing will happen as everytime we cross back in Thailand most of us are ......

If other people will report in the future the same story-same border-same visa type, this FB group will have an issue to discuss about. Otherwise this post would be useless...and imo it's already useless.

It is fine that the situation was sorted out for this one lady. But the real issue is at least this one Officer thinks the 2 border bounces by land limitation rule applies to Non B Multi Entry Visa holders. And in my opinion the statement by the Officer is totally incorrect.

This story seems caused just by the "not so nice" mood of the IO today. At the end the OP sorted out her border bounce with no other major problem, as we can see from the pic of her stamp she posted above.

I cannot see how this situation could even effect a 12 month Multi-Entry Non Imm B. Such a visa holder is required to exit every 90 days. If the no more than two border runs by land rule applies to Multi B and Multi O then this is totally different than any interpretation I have ever heard of... Down here in Krabi we have scores of Multi-B holders running by car to the Malaysian border every 90 days. I just cannot believe this Immigration Officer knows what she is talking about. And I am talking about Company Directors who choose to use a Multi Entry B and not do an Extension.

l2 years ago got the same problem this lady officer is trying to get you in trouble for nothing. now i use Satun and they are much nicer.

What's going on is these visas were never meant to be used how people are using them. IE People border bouncing and living here on them. Now they are starting to get on top of it.

At the end u did ur border bounce successfully

I have OM always use land no issues. The rule apply when you not have no visa and doing a visa run.

If you live in Koh Phangan, next time use Satun border.

Pm me if you need more info.

With all visa Issued outside of thailand, you can cross the border by air and sea unlimited. By land only two times

This is way i move from there....sorry but thats true

again, it is always in the hands of the IO how they judge. You did nothing wrong on your part, the IO might feel that you do it not correct (in her eyes). Better to avoid that border and might follow her advise n use air for OUT/IN. Or another border near you.

Very strange you have a visa for a reason what border was it ?

ignore her.

You are correct that you can only do 2 border runs without a visa using the Visa Exempt Entry a calendar year, no limits using a Multiple Entry visa. You can get a 1 year Extension of Stay on a Multiple Entry Non Immigrant B visa, if your company or employer can meet the requirements. If she let you in for another 90 days, the visa must be valid and can not be wrong.