Needing guidance, please regarding obtaining another 30 day stay in Thailand . I am from the States. I entered Thailand Mid January and received a 30 day stamp. Then went to Penang and obtained a 60 day Tourist Visa ( not multiple ) From there went to Koh Samui receiving a 30 day extension. I just need 30 more days.
My travel agent has me set to go to Had Yai. In fact I’m on ferry now. He did not set up the next step. Just said to get my own bus from Had Yai and cross border into Malaysia, spend the night and then travel back to Thailand the next day. He didn’t arrange how to travel back.
He said I didn’t need to go to Penang embassy. He didn’t have me pay extra to assure I got 30 days.
Many travelers are giving me different advice
Some say I will only get 15 days unless I fly back in. Others say since I have only one stamp I can get 2 - 30 day stamps a year. Others say I need to pay off an agency
Since I have only one stamp this year plus the above tourist visa & extension will I be able to cross the border, spend night (suggestions please) and obtain another 30 days when I cross in?
I have 20k baht in case and am booked with Expedia to fly home June 11
Should I meet with a travel agent in Had Yai (recommendations) to book the rest of my travels
I am also willing to just fly back to Koh Samui if not to outrageous in price yet not sure where to go once I cross the border
Much gratitude for your help.
This mama on Mother’s Day could use some support 🙏🏽🙏🏽
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on how to obtain an additional 30-day stay in Thailand after already using a 30-day stamp and a 60-day Tourist Visa. They are crossing the border into Malaysia and are unsure if they will receive another 30-day stamp upon re-entry. Community responses suggest that, since the user holds a US passport, they should be eligible for another 30-day visa exemption by land at the border crossing, provided they haven't exhausted the two exemptions allowed per calendar year. Users recommend taking a minibus to the border, stamping out and back in, and it's also suggested that the user could stay overnight in Hat Yai if they choose not to stay in Malaysia.
