What do I need to know about entering Thailand for the first time regarding visas and my passport?

Rock up - rocks off hahahahaha your gunna love this place mate/ Well done! Will change your life.

I think it's a shame that this group has gone way off topic lately with general visa and taxation questions and no mention of the DTV. The DTV is pretty niche and the group has great potential to be a goldmine of information if it's kept on topic but it's definitely not heading in that direction. I'm planning on getting a DTV next year and I'm trying to keep on top of everything now and perhaps I'll need to dig through the group further down the line but it's looking like there's going to be way too much unrelated info to get through when it comes to it 😔😔😔

The fact that you're asking if you need a passport to enter Thailand is a bit concerning. Good luck and stay safe with this online friend.

Where are you coming from?

If American, it will take 4-6+ weeks to process your passport application. If submitted today, you would be lucky to get it early/mid December.

60 days entry for Brits, get the Grab and Bolt app. When half the family turn up for meals at your expense dont have it. It may be all Roses and rooting but then its going to cost you...walking ATM. Dont be that guy. Have a great trip

Your passport will automatically be stamped with a 60 day tourist visa that you can extend for a further 30 days at an official office once you are in Thailand.

Just take your British sterling in £10 , £20 notes to exchange into Thai baht , make sure the notes are in good condition with no writing on otherwise they will not be accepted.

Only drink bottled water and make sure the chicken is well cooked .

Take some over the counter medication with you such as indigestion tablets and painkillers and antihistamines, always apply mosquito repellent everyday to your exposed skin .

Don’t eat spicy food unless you can take it .

Beware of taxi scams and Tuk Tuk scams and last but not least Have a great time

Depends where you are from but most western countries you will get a visa exemption for 60 days. You can apply at immigration for an extension of another 30 days on that.

Keep in mind; meeting Thai women on the internet, while not immediately a scam, it’s highly likely you will get taken advantage of financially so just have fun but don’t get too carried away.

There is no sick buffalo. If a relative is sick and needs medical bills paid, suggest to take your lady friend to to visit the sick family member and pay directly to the hospital. Etc etc etc

Another one bites the dust.

If you have a passport from the USA, you will be visa-exempt for 60 days upon entry. This can be extended in the country at any Immigration office for another 30 days for 1900 THB.

Passport with at least 6 mths left on it .. You can get a entry stamp for 60 days ...then you can apply for 30 days extension ....after that you need to leave country for ( 2 days land or just return ticket with cheapest airfare ).. return ..do same again..gives you 180 days .. if it works out .. apply for different visa ..