Hi all, I am returning to Thailand on the 24th of September, 2024 and have a visa extended on the 9th of December 2024. Today, when I went to do my 90-day report, I was fined 2,000 baht, and the officer said that the 90-day report date counts from the date I returned to Thailand, not from the date I renewed my visa. Is this a fact? I clearly remember the rule is to count from the date of renewing the visa. The same lady fined me twice for the same reason.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
In Thailand, the 90-day reporting period for foreigners starts from the date of their last entry into the country, not from the date of visa renewal or extension. This means that regardless of when a visa is extended, the countdown for the 90-day report begins anew from each entry. The responsibility to keep track of these dates lies with the individual, and an officer will stamp the passport with the due date for the next report after each submission. Additionally, there can be inconsistencies in how different immigration offices handle these reports, so it's essential for expats to be proactive in managing their reporting obligations.
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