US citizen, married to a Thai woman, but in USA only, not registered in Thailand yet. She is in USA working, I'm in Thailand.
I arrived in January, 45 days, got a 30 day extension. Land border crossing, got 45 days, got 30 day extension. I went to Lao, got my 60 day tourist Visa, got my 30 day extension, expires Sept 10.
Question: If I leave the country, go KL, Bali, Japan for 1 week vacation, apply for a 2nd tourist visa at the Embassy, is that the best course of action until my wife gets here in December and we get registered for Thai marriage and then get marriage visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, a US citizen married to a Thai woman residing in the USA, is currently navigating Thailand's visa regulations and considering options for extending their stay until their wife arrives for marriage registration. They seek advice on whether to travel to KL, Bali, or Japan to apply for a second tourist visa, while discussing the risks associated with long stays on tourist visas, and possible strategies for obtaining a marriage visa after registering their marriage. Users shared insights on the complexities of obtaining a marriage visa, the necessity of getting a US marriage certificate certified, and the suggestion that it may be more beneficial to return to the USA and apply for a marriage visa together.
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