Small report: Just passed through Nong Khai Immigration (approx 19.00, taking the Vientiane - Nong Khai bus). I've lived in Thailand before, but this was my first visa-exempt border bounce (initial arrival in January, extended in March). I spent 1 week in Luang Prabang before coming back. Upon arriving at the checkpoint, the first policeman sent me to Room 15 to speak to the supervisor. He asked me what I was planning to do and to see a ticket out (which I had thankfully bought in advance), but did not ask to see ฿20,000 or any confirmed hotel bookings. I hope this helps someone.

Edit to add: I had heard anecdotally that flights to neighboring countries are looked at with some suspicion by the border guards, so I booked to South Korea. These are more expensive, but under Korean law all airlines must offer a rather generous refund policy. It might be worth considering this for your own situation as well.

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Ok.. so I arrive in Phuket in a couple of weeks( pre 1st May ).

I have accomodation for a couple of weeks and will source year long accomodation when I land.

Seeking a Non O retirement visa.

I take a TM30 with relevant docs and try to open a bank account c/w B800000.

This will take a week.

The 800k has to season for 2 months before I apply for the visa but I’m only left with 7 weeks on my visa exempt( NZer).

Do I apply for a 1 month extension or best to do a boarder run a week before my 60 days run out then I can apply for an extension if needed?

TIA

Does it matter if I have a lot of Thai stamps under visa exempt as well as extensions and same day border runs? Will they reject my DTV for this?

Hi … I’m a New Zealander living in Aussie .. I want to Thailand I 2 months .. what sort of visa do I need for 60 days and try get extension for 30 days .. I have girlfreind in Thailand which she has house for me to stay .. I’m just not sure how to go about it .haven’t been to Thailand for 15 years …thanks

I'm going to Thailand for 56 days in June, so I don't need to apply for a visa according to the new rules. I can stay for 60 days without a visa, right?

I've totally lost track of visa-possibilities to visit thailand; i know visa-exempt on arrival is now 60 days with the possibility of extending for 30 days, and then repeating this process to lengthen your stay. My question is, can I apply for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa from London before I fly to Thailand, and if so, what are the benefits of doing so? Thank you :-)

Just seeing how possible to get a DTV visa here in UK. I read it can only be obtained from outside of Thailand . I have the requirements for this visa apart from Hospital Appointment and Dental appointment , both of which I do need, and /or a cooking Course which I would like very much ? It seems no one is willing to give appointments unless I'm actually in Thailand?

I have in the past, had retirement visas, as I'm well over 50, but as I now have to be back in Uk for a few months each year, the DTV is ideal.

Visa Exempt or Tourist visa with extension give 3 months, just need 5 or 6 months! I wouldn't want to do boarder bounce. And yes of course there's the retirement visa if DTV not possible . Many thanks

Quick question. I was last stamped into Thailand on Visa Exempt on December 4th. I have just had that stamp converted in NON-B which wxpires on May 25th. I'm wondering if I am required to do a 90 day report now? Thanks

I’m here on a 60 day visa on arrival that is about to expire.

If I exit Thailand and come back a few days later will I get another 60 days? Can I keep doing that over and over ?

What other options do I have if I want to stay here long term?

Has anyone experienced border bounce by land ?

Will crossing border by land consider exit the country ?