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Will cancelling my ED visa affect my ability to re-enter Thailand visa-free as a British citizen?

Simon **********
asked Oct 15, 2026
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I'm not sure what to do here. I'm on a 9-month ED visa (extendable every 3 months at my immigration office on Phangan Island). I've attended every lesson (twice each week), and the language school is very happy with my progress.

Now I've been offered a teaching job back in Myanmar, and here's the problem: If I cancel my ED visa before I leave for Myanmar, will I have problems getting back into Thailand at a later date using a visa-free-entry (I'm British)? I'm still renting a house on Koh Phangan and will need to return from Myanmar around Christmas for a short visit to collect my personal items and end the house rental contract.

If I have my return ticket back to Myanmar, will I have any problems to enter Thailand if I previously cancelled my ED visa 'correctly' next week before leaving for Myanmar to start my new job? Thanks!
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The user is concerned about cancelling their 9-month ED visa and its implications for re-entering Thailand as a British citizen. They plan to move to Myanmar for a teaching job but need to return to Thailand briefly to collect personal items and finalize their rental. The user seeks confirmation on whether cancelling their ED visa correctly will affect their ability to return to Thailand on a visa-free entry.
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Brandon ************
Brandon ************
I don't think you'll get any different answers/options than you received on ASN, but good luck.
Simon **********
Simon **********
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Thanks! Always good to ask in 2 places :) It would be much better if I didn't have to cancel the Thai ED visa, but I understand the reasons for doing this.
John **********
John **********
@Simon *********
not cancelling it will give you greater problems

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