What is the best way to apply for a 60-day tourist visa for Thailand, and when should I do it?

@Lee ********

don’t go down the extension in Thailand route - waste a day of your trip and it’s a hassle. From uk getting the 60 day visa online is relatively simple (as long as you have proof of accommodation) and is actually cheaper.

@Lee ********

soi 7 jomtien

@Lee ********

you must register when you arrive go to Jomptien immigration they will then give you the paperwork for extension , there are more people on this group more qualified than me to give you more information, last time I came I did not register, so went to immigration to extend,asked in the first office on the left for info they said they would do it for 4000 baht, having seen the que I paid it, if you can do it online do it

@Lee ********

only the visa. With that, proof of onward travel is not required for entry.

@Lee ********

yeah the onward flight requirement is a nasty one. Very illogical to require visa applicants to first book flights and then decide after whether or not you are even welcome in Thailand. These should be in the opposite order. Various countries that do a better job at this, e.g. Myanmar requires proof of onward travel also if you have a visa, but not at the visa application stage (like in Thailand), but upon entry.

I fully agree to book onward travel tickets at first and then book the real flight later on once you're approved. Although what

@Brandon ***********

says is also true; there isn't really a risk of refusal like there is with visas for European countries, if you just submit all the required docs.

@Lee ********

if you have no reason to be denied then you won't be. Unless you're a convicted felon or have a warrant you should be fine

@Lee ********

Correct but 90 days is the validity of the visa