What is the maximum total stay someone can be allowed using border bounces and extensions using the two initial methods of entry below?
Visa Exempt Entry (arriving without a visa)
30 day stay plus 30 day extension (1900Baht) -60 days total maximum
Tourist Visa obtained outside of Thailand
60 day stay plus 30 day extension (1900 Baht) -90 days total maximum
TLDR : Answer Summary
The maximum stay in Thailand using border bounces and extensions is as follows: for Visa Exempt Entry (currently a 45-day stay with a possible 30-day extension), the total can be up to 75 days. For a Tourist Visa (initial 60-day stay with a 30-day extension), the total is 90 days. It's important to note that border bounces can vary by entry method, with no limit by air but restrictions on land entries (maximum of twice per calendar year). Continuous back-to-back entries or extensions for living in Thailand are no longer sustainable, as regulations have tightened.