I am coming to Thailand in December for the first time. Do I only need a passport? What about visas? I am 57 years old and I do not know how long I’m going to stay. I will be meeting a friend that I met on the Internet she is 54 and we have been talking for about two years. A long time I’m just trying to figure out this whole thing.
First, I need to figure out the visa thing. And of course, the passport about how long these processes last and what I am needing to take care of to be legal.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post queries the necessity of a visa for an upcoming trip to Thailand. Responses clarify that travelers from the USA can enter Thailand for 60 days without a visa, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at an immigration office. The conversation advises preparing for potential cultural differences and the importance of caution when meeting someone from the internet. It also discusses common tourist tips and recommends checking the passport's validity prior to travel.