When does the 30-day extension start for my tourist visa in Thailand?

October 28, 2017
7 years ago
James *********
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I have a 90 day tourist visa. I entered on Oct 16. There is a stamp on it good to Dec14. When I go in to apply for the 30 day extension, is the first day of that next 30 days counted included Dec14 or will the next 30 day period begin the next day Dec15?

Also how soon before the Dec14 should I go to Krabi immigration to apply for the next 30 days? Thank you kindly
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquired about the start date of a 30-day extension for their tourist visa, asking if it begins on the expiration date (Dec 14) or the following day (Dec 15). They also sought advice on how soon they should go to Krabi immigration to apply for this extension. Responses clarified that the extension begins the following day after the current visa stamp expires (Dec 15) and suggested applying for the extension 30 days or less before the expiration date at the immigration office.
Steve ********
but you potentially lose a day if you come in on a late flight. 5 minutes to midnight and thats your first day wasted
Geoff *******
Yes, I was caught out once. I had assumed a day was 24 hours! Not in Thailand, a day can be only 5 mins, as you say. I was out by a day and overstayed a day. Only got a finger-wagging on the way out though.
Tod *********
You had a tourist visa that was valid for 90 days <- meaning you have 90 days to enter the country. When you entered you were stamped in for 60 days <- the length of time ALL tourist visas give people when they enter the country.

You can go to the immigration office when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp and apply for a 30 day extension for 1900baht.

They will add the 30 days onto the existing expiration date of the stamp you have (Dec 14). You don't lose any days by going early.
James *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Sorry but that does not answer any of my question
Reiner *********
Reiner *********
Please read the stamm of THW Extension , normaly IT say u have to leave on The Date mentioned....." Up to"
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