Hello. Uk passport holder. Im coming to Phuket for 7 month in October. Is it best to get a Special Tourist Visa or is a Multiple Entry Tourist a better option ?. Are border bounces readily available now id flights in and out of Kuala Lumpar etc ?. Any advice welcome !. Thanks. David
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A UK passport holder planning a 7-month stay in Phuket should consider getting a 6-month Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) from the Thai consulate in their home country, rather than the Special Tourist Visa (STV), which is set to expire soon. The METV allows for border runs every 60 days, potentially permitting up to 9 months of stay if timed correctly. Currently, border crossings, such as flights in and out of Kuala Lumpur, are available, except for land borders with Burma, which remains closed.