What visa options are available for a 6-month stay in Thailand after an initial 2 months visa exemption?

@John *********

yes it seems to be the most stress free option although it is considerably more expensive than the single entry tourist visa and obviously arriving on visa exempt is zero cost apart from the 1900 Bhats if you want an extension (plus a visit to immigration with the required paperwork). My previous two trips were on visa exempt and an extension and then returning back to the UK for several months but next trip in April I want to visit Laos for a few days and probably Vietnam for maybe a week so I can time it in such a way that I won’t need an extension. All above board as well so I’m hoping re-entry will be straightforward.

Mike Posivak so you don't need a 6 month stay now, just a couple of months to get your required funds then you leave to Laos or somewhere to apply for your DTV

Mike Posivak That is fine, many do the same, just need to apply nearby like in Vietnam, Laos or Jakarta

Mike Posivak It is worth waiting for, an excellent low cost 5 year multi entry visa.