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What happens to my stay duration if I leave Thailand before my ED Visa expires and return later?

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Hi. If I have to leave Thailand 3 weeks before my ED Visa expires and return 1 week later, how long can I stay in Thailand? Will I stay until my ED Visa expires, or will I receive the 30 or 90 day visa exemption depending on my passport?
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If you leave Thailand 3 weeks before your ED Visa expires and return 1 week later, you will be issued a new visa exemption upon re-entering Thailand, which depends on your nationality—typically 30 or 90 days. Your original ED Visa will no longer be valid after you leave, and your stay will be governed by the new exemption.
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