Will visiting Thailand multiple times in a year affect my ability to enter again just before Christmas?

@Steve ******

Chiang mai expats one group i think it was im in many groups people who have already used exemption and extended are able to come back but only offered 7 days extension past that - the limit is set to calendar year not 12 month period so im going to assume January 1st will re-set the limit but then again will depend on the IO nothing is clear cut here - this is why I just got a non-o visa i will hold for 3 consecutive years then apply for perm resident i will be taking thai language for 2 consecutive years as thai language proficiency is required for the perm resident visa

@Andrew *******

that is what I said. People staying long term are being denied entry, not tourists.

@Steve ******

here seen it again

@Andrew *******

yes. They are cracking down on repeat border bouncers. Not actual tourists.

@Steve ******

- yes but people abusing the exempt stamp to be here long term screwing it for the reat of us , that is why they are doing it doesnt matter if they are here to be tourist the rule applies across the board and this is what they are doing to fight abuse. I was denied bank account on my student visa cause they are fighting fraud and abuse so I have to suffer fees and cost to pull money here to be here - thanks to others who abuse the system

@Trevor ****

Tourists visiting Thailand don't have a strict limit on the number of trips per year, but there are some guidelines to keep in mind.

*Visa Exemption Scheme:*

- Citizens of 93 countries, including Australia, can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days.

- This stay can be extended for another 30 days at a local immigration office.

- However, the Thai government has announced plans to reduce the visa-free stay period from 60 days to 30 days, aiming to curb illegal business activities.[¹]( [²](

*Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa:*

- If you plan to visit Thailand multiple times, consider applying for a multiple-entry tourist visa, which allows you to stay for up to 60 days per entry, with a maximum of 6 months validity.

- This visa can be extended for another 30 days at a local immigration office.[³]( [⁴](

*Restrictions on Visa Runs:*

- Travellers entering Thailand via land borders without a prior visa will now receive a 30-day visa exemption stamp only twice per calendar year.

- Arrivals by air can receive a 30-day exemption up to six times per calendar year.

- Repeatedly entering Thailand on short-term visas may raise red flags with immigration officials.[⁵]( [⁶](

Keep in mind that immigration rules can change, so it's essential to check with the Thai embassy or consulate for the latest information before planning your trip.

@Roger *********

I definitely put my faith in any random blogger

@Roger *********

that's what I said. Time will tell how it all shakes out, but I wouldn't take anything for granted just yet.