July 18, 2024
2 months ago
ATTENTION ALL MENBERS:
We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a breaking News bulletin..
The new 60 day entry stamp program that started 3 days ago is not limited to two entries by land in a calendar year, it is unlimited entry by land.
Just had somebody that did two free stamp land entries this year bounce out and back and get a new 60-day entry with no questions at al. The officer said unlimited.
EDIT:
Okay here's the stamp "trail" and it's a screwy one with an overstay at every step of the process :O
The person entered their FIRST ENTRY BY LAND on March 16th was stamped in 30 days until April 14th.
They went to the immigration office on the 17th of April paid a 3 day overstay (no stamp image) and got a 30 day extension good until 14 of May
They went to the border on May 17th paid a 3 day overstay (no stamp image) and got a 30 day stamp until Jun 15th (note the stamp has 2/67 meaning second land entry this year)
They went to the immigration office on the 18th of June paid a 3 day overstay AND got a 30 day extension good until 15th of July
They went to the border July 18 paid a 3 day overstay AND got a NEW THIRD LAND ENTRY STAMP for 60 days
Remember you heard it first from Tod Daniels.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Recently, the Thai immigration policy has changed to allow unlimited 60-day entry stamps for land border crossings, as opposed to the previously limited two entries per calendar year. This update was confirmed by various users who have gone through the land entry process, although there are warnings about the potential for scrutiny by immigration officers, particularly for those attempting to exploit visa exemptions. While many praise the new rule, there are concerns regarding inconsistent application and interpretations by different immigration officers at various borders.