Hello! I’m coming to Thailand via visa exemption at the end of July and plan to stay for as long as possible until the end of the year.
Currently, excluding the chance of a covid extension and border runs, I would at best have to leave by late September to get a proper tourist visa elsewhere. What would be the nearest or most accessible (flight cost, distance, etc.) Embassy/Consulate where I could apply for one? Phnom Penh, Manila, Kuala Lumpur? I am assuming that I cannot apply from Thailand.
Thanks!
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The individual plans to enter Thailand on a visa exemption and is exploring options to extend their stay beyond the initial period. They are inquiring about the nearest locations where they can apply for a tourist visa, as they understand that applying for a visa from within Thailand is not allowed.