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When can I re-enter Thailand after two 60-day entries and extensions?

Margie ***********
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advice please

This is my personal experience.

1st entry: May 30, 2025 with 60 stamps and 30 days extension

Back to country of origin

2nd entry: September 1, 2025 with 60 stamps and 30 days extension

when can I enter Thailand again? I just need to get my stuff/clothes in condo.

TIA
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The user is seeking advice on when they can re-enter Thailand after two visits, each involving a 60-day visa stamp followed by a 30-day extension. Various community comments suggest a range of expected re-entry dates and options, including using an agent for safe entry services. Key factors that immigration officers consider are discussed, including the user's travel pattern and purpose of stay.
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Marc ********
Marc ********
Pay for secure entry.
Meki *******
Meki *******
January with agent
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
Someone says still no guarantee even though with agent
Meki *******
Meki *******
@Margie **********
My friends and I always use agents because they guarantee it.

Because they'll check first whether it's possible or not.
Marc ********
Marc ********
@Margie **********
Thai Visa Centre
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Marc *******
agency name.
Marc ********
Marc ********
@Margie **********
The owner of this FB group. Guaranteed entry if they accept your application
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Meki ******
what’s your agency?
Benjamin *******
Benjamin *******
Where in Thailand
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
Bob **********
Bob **********
Maybe next year,just tell her to give it away
Nick *******
Nick *******
you will be fine to go now, especially if you don't extend again. If worried apply for a tourist visa before you go
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Nick ******
I don’t have plan to stay in Thailand for another 6 months. not anytime soon
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
Next week
Tom *****
Tom *****
Try first junuary 26 and get an exist flight withing 3/4 days and make sure to have
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days and make sure to have 20000 baths on your poket and hôtel booking.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Tom ****
i think this is risky if i will try january 1, 2026.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Tom ****
i will wait about this reset if it’s really true. Hopefully someone can share their experience next year. Please mention me, i will appreciate.
Andy ********
Andy ********
One of the many duties of an immigration officer is to assess the person in front of them and to decide I'd they are a genuine tourist or someone who is gaming the system and living or working in the country. This is true for any immigration officer throughout the world.

If you were presented with someone who has spent June, July and August in Thailand. Then has spent September, October and November in Thailand.

Information you have is that this person has a long term lease on a condo and has spent 6 of the last
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months in Thailand.

Would you think the person in front of you was a genuine tourist?

My advice is get the appropriate visa for your stays in Thailand.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Andy *******
I don’t think i will stay in Thailand again for another 6 months. Me and my friend we move every month to other places in bangkok. Just this last 2 months we stayed in one place because of the good location.
Andy ********
Andy ********
@Margie **********
I am just trying to put forward the position the Immigration Officers are currently in. Thailand has a multitude of visas available for all different types of stay in the Kingdom. The introduction of the DTV was a game changer for many wanting to stay longer term, especially those under 50.

One interesting fact is that less than1% of people who arrive on a visa exempt stamp extend in Thailand. You have done that twice in 7 months. Just get yourself the correct visa. Then you won't be worried that you will be refused entry.
Elky *****************
Elky *****************
Worst case scenario if you need someone to pick up your things to buy you some time let me know, I’ll be until end of January possibly February
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Elky ****************
awww your sweet. I really appreciate your offer.
Kim *******
Kim *******
You should be able to get a tourist visa from a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate. Go to their website and follow the requirements.
Summer ******
Summer ******
No one can really say it’s up to the immigration person you get and if they are in a good mood or not.. you might be able to enter if you have a returning flight that you can show them.. they are a lot stricter at the boarders especially with people that used their 30 day extensions.. they just don’t want stuff like what you were doing, living here without a visa.. it’s bit easier at the airport vs. crossing by land. it’s worth a try I guess. Good luck.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Summer *****
yeah your right its in the hand of the IO. What if i show return ticket and they will be like: IO i will let you in how i guaranteed you will laeave immediately even thou you show me return ticket
Summer ******
Summer ******
@Margie **********
I doubt they would say something like that seeing how that’s usually their requirement.
Mma *******
Mma *******
If you haven’t been refused entry this year, Safe entry is the way to go. Contact Thai Visa Centre (they run this FB page)
Alan **********
Alan **********
@Mma ******
Sorry, but what is “safe entry”?
Mma *******
Mma *******
@Alan *********
its a way to get in to the country if you’ve had too many Tourist Visa stamps.
Jeff *************
Jeff *************
When are you coming Jan of 26 you’ll be OK, but I’m trying to figure out you did you buy a condo here or renting?
Jeff *************
Jeff *************
New year, all visa exemptions start over, you now only get 2 a year first one they will give you a 30 day extension second one only a 7 day extension, this started November this year
Andy ********
Andy ********
@Jeff ************
can you provide the evidence of what you say?
Jeff *************
Jeff *************
@Wim ***********
I would say who is a Expert, immigration doesn't even follow the rules here
Wim ************
Wim ************
@Jeff ************
I have seen these messages too, but there is no reset in januari. Just ask a real expert. There is a lot of talk going around about this, but most of it is not reliable.
Jeff *************
Jeff *************
@Andy *******
no just what I’ve heard on other posts saying it resets at the new year, I’m here on a non O retirement rules, I would just say stop coming here free and spent 1900 baht and get a real visa
John **********
John **********
@Jeff ************
not true. There is no reset
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
That’s was my friend. And this is my situation

advice please

This is my personal experience.

1st entry: May 30, 2025 with 60 stamps and 30 days extension

Back to country of origin

2nd entry: September 1, 2025 with 60 stamps and 30 days extension

when can I enter Thailand again? I just need to get my stuff/clothes in condo.

TIA
John **********
John **********
@Margie **********
am I missing something? You specifically stated you were sent back to your original country but didn't go. Rather you stopped in Singapore
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@John *********
even tho i stay in my origin country?
Graham ******
Graham ******
@John *********
correct, it's used as a guideline not a hardfast rule
John **********
John **********
@Margie **********
even 1 whole year is not a given
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@John *********
yes you’re right. the very clear is ONE WHOLE CALENDAR YEAR whitch is May 2025 - May 2026 that’s the safest.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Jeff ************
is there someone experience the new year reset?
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Jeff ************
how do you know Jan 26 will be okay? btw rent only
John **********
John **********
If you've been denied entry then who knows how long you might need to wait. A ling time if you haven't gone back to your home country. You could try contacting one of the safe entry providers and see if they can get you in, but if they can it will cost
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@John *********
my friend was denied on 3rd attempt. My case is i didnt try to enter for the 3rd time in short to avoid denied entry for me.
John **********
John **********
@Margie **********
In that case either you try to enter on your own and see what happens or you try a safe entry service. I don't see what other options you have other than applying for a proper visa
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
Based on what you describe, there is no formal waiting period you must observe before entering Thailand again. Thai immigration does not operate with a fixed rule saying you must wait X days after using a 60 days visa exemption plus a 30 days extension. What matters in practice is your overall travel pattern and total time spent in Thailand within a cycle, not simply the number of entries or extensions and at 180 days, you are already at the upper end of that sliding scale. In your case, you had two separate stays, each followed by a return to your country of origin, and no continuous stay or border bounce behavior. That generally still falls within what immigration views as ordinary tourist use of the visa exemption system itself. If you are returning briefly to collect belongings, that further supports a legitimate purpose. Explain your situation and show and onward ticket within a couple of days if you’re asked. As always, the final decision rests with the IO you stand in front of, but nothing in your described history suggests a mandatory wait or automatic issue. In any case, you do not have time to apply for a visa now, so the alternative would be to use a safe entry service through an agent at the airport.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Jan *****************
i just don’t wanna try or risk my situation. but idk what to do since my landlady message me already to get my important belongings.
Wim ************
Wim ************
@Margie **********
offer her money to store it, this should help
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wim ***********
landlady charge me for 5000 bath/month.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wim ***********
i will try to offer her. thank you for the advice.
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
@Margie **********
You are right at the outer edge of what is likely to be accepted in this situation. You could just as easily be denied entry as allowed in, although one would hope that your explanation and an onward ticket might help. The clear recommendation if you want a secure entry is to contact an agent and arrange a safe entry service, where you are met and escorted through immigration.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Margie **********
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Jan ******************
Jan ******************
@Margie **********
Contact the owners of this group and discuss it further with them. They will offer you a pre-scan and arrange your entry if you like.
@THAI *****************************
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Jan *****************
Do you have any recommendation agent a liget one. Specially now pick season and plane ticket is pricey. ( you know I don’t want waste money and be rejected once I’m in the IO)
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
You forgot to mention you were declined entry on next attempt already
Wim ************
Wim ************
@Wayne ********
that was the friend
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
@Wim ***********
yes but does not say friend. It clearly states I didnt instead I enter Singapore. No one is a mind reader to know she let's her friend use her account.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wim ***********
yes my friend
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wayne ********
that‘s my friend experience. My friend 30 days visa extension was expired November 27 so my friend need to leave FIRST. Because my visa expired was NOVEMBER 30
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
You said you in your post not friend went to Singapore
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Margie **********
close, hahaha
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Graham *****
what’s 555? hehehe
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Margie **********
sure she was 555
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wayne ********
yeah your right. i said ”you” because my friend using my account
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wayne ********
yes that’s my friend personal experience. were just posting here to get some advice and ideas.
Andreas ********
Andreas ********
@Wayne ********
really?

Then on a list perhaps and visa will be denied
Henry **********
Henry **********
Safe entry
Samuel *******
Samuel *******
January. No prob
Brian *********
Brian *********
@Samuel ******
that’s what I’ve been told by immigration in Chiang Khong. It resets Jan 1 of each year and you get 60 days on first on arrival visa, a 30 day extension for 90 days. Your second on arrival visa of the year will be 60 plus a 7 day extension. I got a 30 day extension on my second visa but my girlfriend somehow talked them into it.

Much of the visa program in Thailand seems to subjective regarding immigration officers at the border. They have discretion.
Samuel *******
Samuel *******
@Brian ********
Have to be prepared with the return flight. Prove of accommodation and 20k bht cash or more. They don't have any reason to deny your entry then.
Samuel *******
Samuel *******
Brian *********
Brian *********
@Samuel ******
yes while I already am aware of this, others need to know. There is definitely an element that Thai government wants out of the country. If you have money and intend to follow their laws, being turned away is unlikely.
Andreas ********
Andreas ********
Or Touris Visa
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Andreas *******
how? I will just stay one night. The only purpose i will entering thailand again is just to get my stuff/clothes That’s it
Andreas ********
Andreas ********
@Margie **********
if you want to avoid possible denie of entering Thailand you should make a proper visa.

You not have the chance to say at the immigration "I just want to stay one night, bla bla"

Maybe you lucky and go in, but a 100 safety you not have
Andreas ********
Andreas ********
@Margie **********
then apply for a visa
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wayne ********
This is my friend experience. my friend visa expired was november 27 mine is November 30. so in my case I didn’t try 3rd attempt of entry
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
@Andreas *******
Said Already got declined end of November in her other post
Andreas ********
Andreas ********
June 1st
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Andreas *******
Yes this safe
Alan **********
Alan **********
@Margie **********
One might think, but one can’t be sure. Your one year penalty for abusing the bees exempt system may be one year from the date you last left Thailand. Either way your clothes are still not getting back to you unless you get in the country. There is one poster here who volunteered to help. Maybe you One might think, but one can’t be sure. You’re one year penalty for abusing the visa-exempt system MAY be one year from the date you last left Thailand. Either way your clothes are still not getting back to you unless you get in the country. There is one poster here who volunteered to help. Maybe you should contact her.
Area *************
Area *************
@Alan *********
that's right 😁 but the ban is only reserved to overstayers.
Alan **********
Alan **********
@Margie **********
so then you can’t point me to that rule then. Thanks
Alan **********
Alan **********
@Area ************
Don’t know, But my mom, when she punished me, started the punishment when she found out, not from the time, I actually did the dirty deed. LOL
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Alan *********
it’s ONE WHOLE CALAENDAR YEAR. i enter Thailand 2x with in ONE WHOLE CALENDAR YEAR THIS 2025. And correction not the DAY I LEFT. you count it to the first day you enter Thailand. that’s how it works.
Area *************
Area *************
@Alan *********
why one year from the date she last left TH ?
Alan **********
Alan **********
@Margie **********
if you say so. Can you point me to the rule that spells out how long the “suspension” is ? And the start date ? TIA
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Alan *********
i enter Thailand was May 2025 that was my ONE WHOLE CALENDAR YEAR until May 2026.
Luc ************
Luc ************
May 2026 😁😁😁
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Luc ***********
my landlady message me already she want me to get my stuff/clothes by the end of December 2025. idk what to do.
Wim ************
Wim ************
@Margie **********
promise her a few hundreds Baht to store it about 6 months more. But . . . Did you go to your homeland in between? Or get a real visa
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wim ***********
landlady charge me 5000 bath/per month.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Wim ***********
yes i did back to my origin country. Is there a real visa that don’t need to open account? I don’t have plan to stay in Thailand for another 6months.
Doug ********
Doug ********
@Margie **********
why leave your stuff in the first place. You must-have planned to come back quick so you knew you may have problems entering.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Darren ******
This is sucks I have expensive stuff in that place. I can give away the groceries but not that expensive one.
Darren *******
Darren *******
@Margie **********
you might not see your stuff again then
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Darren ******
at the moment I don’t have any friend in Thailand.
Darren *******
Darren *******
@Margie **********
best ask a friend of yours to get your stuff and post it to you.
Margie ***********
Margie ***********
OP
@Doug *******
my move out date was november 29 (11am). and my plan that day is go straight to the bbk airport and wait until my flight (nov 30). I don’t have enough time to pack my stuff and my friend stuff. because our plan is to stay again in our place but unfortunately my friend got denied.

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