What is the validity duration and entry stamp period for a tourist visa in Thailand?

Ahhh, and thus Jude finds out the difference between how long a tourist VISA is valid for <- which is 3 months from the date it's issued :)

AND

how long you get stamped IN to the country on a tourist visa <- which is 60 days ;)

This topic comes up quite a lot so I hope the person doesn't mind me using it as an example..

I will close commenting though this is a teaching post only. remember people knowledge is power.. :P .