What is the best method for a short re-entry to Thailand after exceeding a visa exemption extension?

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Hi! Looking for exit/re-entry knowledge. My (USA) visa exemption extension in Thailand is maxed out and ends April 19 (+30 days then + 7 days) 
--What is the easiest/time/cost efficient and reliable method to exit and entry country if I wanted to stay another 30 days or less -- that doesn't risk denial at re-entry or put eyes on my passport down the road? I plan to come back and be here often (a few months a year). I tried to the ask the immigration officers at the extension office, but they just said any exit/entry is fine. Other info I've seen is very anecdotal and I'm looking for more definitive info from those with knowledge.
I also came for exactly 1 month last april/may and <30 days in December via air.

--Would I have to leave for at least 48-72 hours or can I fly to, say Cambodia in the morning, stay in the airport a few hours, and fly back in the afternoon/evening without having to worry?
--I'd prefer to spend 100+USD For a short flight than take a longer bus ride but I'm open to a bus if for whatever reason that is better/more reliable.
--I already have a fully refundable award ticket back to NYC on the 19th, but it would be nice to stay another week or two or three if it's easy enough to reset.

Thank you for help.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking advice on how to effectively and safely exit Thailand to reset their visa exemption after maxing out their stay. Their questions include the efficiency of quick border runs, costs, duration requirements for exiting and re-entering, and whether using a border bounce agency is advisable. Responses suggest that using a visa run agency is a reliable option, but caution is advised about the limitations on visa exemptions and the potential issues with immigration history. One user recommends considering a tourist visa for future stays to avoid complications.

Jonathan ******* · Answer

[mention redacted] [mention redacted] if I were to fly to another country and spend at least 96 hours outside of thailand before coming back would that be a safe bet? (Taiwan looks interesting).

Henrik ***** · Answer

Wouldn’t have gone so far, as to use the 7 day extension.

Stay on good terms with the immigration, if you would like to be often in Thailand, and show them you are a good visitor, that respect their rules and dates, and avoid miljing the system to the utmost.

Next time get a touristvisa, if in doubt of 30 days will be enough, then the total period can be up to 90 days without having to leave Thailand.

And it end up being cheaper and less time consuming.

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

[mention redacted]  visa exempt entries via a land border are limited to two per calendar year. Even an agency can't ignore this fact. So you need to plan your border bounces very well

Jonathan ******* · Answer

Thanks for the info so far! So it's better to do the bounce agency land run because they take care of the enter/exit?

Is there a recommended premium service in bangkok near ekkamai or on nut bts  that has a comfortable reclining vehicle that drives safely, etc?

Terary ********** · Answer

Sonkran may cause you some issues but if I were in your situation I would use one of those services that run you to the border and bring you back.  In Pattaya it takes about 8 hours round-trip, cost about 3500.  You can do it yourself but those service usually know the best way, which counter to use (or not use), etc. etc.

Lisa ******************** · Answer

Many local travel agents will do a border bounce also called visa run, package. Depending on where you are in Thailand average cost is @3000bt. All done in 24 hours.

Brandon ************ · Answer

Just find a land border bounce agency. Pay them and they drive you to the border they have an agreement with and make sure you get out and back in without issues then they drive you back. Done in a day.

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