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What is the best visa option for a 57-day stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand?

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I already booked to go to Chiang Mai October 27th for 57 days.

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The user has booked a trip to Chiang Mai for 57 days starting October 27th. Several commenters discuss their visa options, suggesting that a 60-day Tourist Visa or a combination of a 30-day visa exemption plus a 30-day extension could work well for the user's stay. They stress the importance of obtaining the proper visa to avoid immigration hassles.

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I know it passed but when's the start date that they're going to start stamping 30 instead of 60?

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