What are the new rules for tourist visas in Thailand regarding extensions and re-entries?

@Avi *****

That’s because they’re in an illegal status when they do it. You get a visa BEFORE entering a country, you don’t break in illegally and then try to get one. Oh, and don’t conflate “immigrants” with “illegal aliens”. They’re completely different and legal immigrants don’t get arrested.

Thank you for your point of view. The United States is removing undocumented aliens. Many of the deported “ immigrants “ are career criminals with convictions that range from murder , kidnapping , robbery , child molestations , rape , drug trafficking and the lists goes on.

Your attempt to discredit and demonize the authorities is pathetic.

Guess the victim mentality is something you learned when you were taking care of them as a nurse ? Maybe you’re delusional ? I don’t know and fortunately , the law Trumps your personal beliefs.

@Avi *****

not a bad thing

@Steve *******

So what ?

Steve G. I do that and I am a tourist. I work six months and travel six months. I choose to have my holiday in Thailand. Where I’m from , it snows in the winter. Now , I’m going to get a visa as the immigration officer suggested when I arrived last month.

Your comment is judgmental and offensive. With that being said , I agree with your point , there are too many people exploiting the system. The Thai government is looking to deter and prevent the criminal elements.

Personally , I follow the law to the letter , as does my family. We’re LEO’s.

@Steve *******

it's very much tourist behaviour. People with adequate financial resources choose tourism at their leisure. And there are many of them. But It's not backpacker behaviour. So some will face more scrutiny

@Shawn *******

oh they LOVE border bounces. Massive income generator

@Nairit ******

So why " weed out " the people who exploit the system , don't cause trouble , contribute to the local economy by spending a lot ?

@Nairit ******

it's to weed out criminality. Legit tourists will have little problem. Some passports can expect extra scrutiny

@Frank ******

yes just as potential tourists are entitled to go elsewhere.

@Graham *****

i went home spend 2 or 3 months there and my second extension would be 7 days because it was in the same year.. so now im flying out to spend a few days somewhere else and go back.. apparently landcrossing isnt possible either after 2 entries.

@Graham *****

I wonder how they are going to determine where you went after leaving Thailand. How do they know if you went home?

@Graham *****

I wish they would clarify "home". The country of your passport or the place you have been living for an extended period.

@Allan *****

Thailand is not really like any other countries.

@Ruud *****************

Im confused what your definition of a tourist is. Person said they're just here having fun for a longer time. Spending large amounts of money until they have there fill. Thats a tourist

@Ruud *****************

I’m the same. I spend long periods here and I’m a tourist..

@Ruud *****************

sorry hoor, he is a tourist. There are thousands of frequent tourists

@Brandon ***********

it will actually be same 7 day "denial" that has always existed. Requiring proof of exit within the 7 days. It will still be a discretionary entry rule.For those that display "tourist " behaviors they can be allowed multiple tourist entries per year. This is aimed at "back to back" entries, maximum stays and of course stamp histories that show a pattern of abusing the system to "live" in Thailand. IMO it will be tough for a while to stay for more 5 months per year as a tourist.

@Brandon ***********

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