What are the rules for visa if I'm visiting Thailand for 77 days with plans to travel to neighboring countries?

I went for 90 days (during 45 day free stamp on entry) no flight booked of thailand,i stayed 44 days then flew to bali for 10 days then back to thailand for the rest of my 90 days visit....no questions asked at all no problems

I'm assuming that when you say "my flight back to Scotland is 31st Jan", that that flight is from Bangkok and you plan to visit a nearby country somewhere during your 77 days and return to Thailand and return to Scotland from there?🤔

If that's the case, follow the suggestion of

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s about entering Thailand on Visa Exempt.

As has been mentioned or implied, not having a flight out of Thailand booked before flying out to Thailand could cause a problem, so booking a cheap flight to a neighbouring country is advisable from everything I've read in this and other Thailand related groups.

As for Accommodation, use Booking dot com or Agoda dot come to book at least your first few days, booking some place as soon as possible, opting for those with free cancellation and no up front payments (most allow free cancellation, no penalties). When you get to the time when you can pay for accommodation, if you want to cancel the accommodation you've booked, just do so or keep it as is. Personally, I use Booking dot com as it's easier to search. There's plenty of filters to give you choices of features, prices etc. at hotels, resorts etc.

To be safe book your flight out of Thailand to Vietnam or Cambodia before your 60 day visa runs out. Maybe you will find a changeable flight. The low cost airlines, probably not, but their fares are very reasonable. Like 50 USD one way. Many will say they are never asked about this flight out of Thailand. I've been asked to provide proof of a flight out a couple of times, usually by airline personnel.

I'd do as Charlie mentioned. If it's a 77 day trip and you are visiting other countries, no need to screw around with a visa. But definitely take warning about the airline asking for an exit flight in 30 days. That is very possible

Fly out get your first 30 days on entry then fly out of Thailand do your other bits then fly back into Thailand you get another 30 days 🙏🙏

You would solve all of your potential problems by just deciding when you'll go to another country and booking the flight. It'll also be cheaper to do now since the time you'll be here is right in the middle of high season.

If you fly without a visa it's possible your airline will not let you board your flight until you show them a ticket leaving Thailand within 30 days of your arrival.

If you apply for a tourist visa they'll want to see a flight out of Thailand within 60 days.

The hotel isn't an issue as you can book hotels without paying anything and just cancel if your plans change after you receive the visa.