Hello, My friend has a *work permit until July 2026*. Company of him (49%) with nominees (51%), so not legit. we know. should not been done . Has non-B-eVisa-90days from an embassy until *May 20th*. He will leaved Thailand on May 3rd.

Here are the question - can he return next day (or only after May 20th?) ? can he receive 60 days stamp? is there a need to cancel work permit prior to leaving the kingdom?

Thank you all,

First Visa Run 2026 - CM to Chiang Khong

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a quick sanity check on my first visa run of the year. (I haven't been in Thailand during 2025)

I'm currently in Chiang Mai and I'm traveling on a passport that qualifies for the standard 60+30-day visa exemption.

My current visa expires May 15th. I’m planning to DIY via the Green Bus to Chiang Khong/Huay Xai around May 13th.

My Plan:

1. DIY via Green Bus + Tuk-tuks.

2. Have $40 USD (pristine) for Lao VOA + 2 photos.

3. TDAC QR code ready for re-entry.

4. 20k THB cash + proof of onward travel ready.

Questions:

* Has anyone done this specific land border in the last week? Any issues with "same-day" turnarounds for a first-timer this year?

* How is the TDAC verification at the bridge? Does it add a lot of time to the process?

* Is it better to book the Green Bus a few days in advance, or is there usually space on the day?

* Is it actually worth spending the "peace of mind" money to the visa run agencies to ensure my reentry?

Thanks for any recent updates!

I just bought my ticket for arrival in July. proximately 90 days. I was wondering if I could pay for the extension now online.

I am concerned that they may actually cut back the 60+30. And one would think anyone buying the ticket before the change would be safe but nothing is guaranteed.

Thoughts and helpful advice would be nice.

Coming to Thailand next month. It is my understanding that Filipinos can enter visa free.

Americans can also enter visa free but need an arrival card that is obtained no more than 3 days of arrival.

Can someone verify this?

I just want everything to go smoothly. I’ve been to Thailand twice and don’t remember having to do anything other than have my passport.

Hi. I have a question about the Visa exemption for land travel. Is it normally 60 days or 30 days? I have 60 days by plane, but I've heard that land border travel is only for 30 days and cannot be extended. Is this true?

If come in visa exempt after how many days can you do the 30 day extension?

I only need an extra 5 days and depending on travel route would be easier to do when in town with immigration office.

If i was in for 20 days can I come back a month and half later and come back in for another 30 days?

Just a quick question please. If I come to Thailand on a normal tourist visa say 30 days, then pop to Japan for say a week, then return - do my 7 days extend my Thailand stay by 7 days? Sorry if it's not 100% clear

Apparently the 60 day visa free entry will be charged to 30 days in the next month or so. Based on previous experiences with this type of change, do you guys think they will make the change with a decent amount of notice (like a 30 day notice) or will it happen practically overnight and disrupt many tourist plans ?? .. My last trip was in Aug-Sept and I stayed 33 days. Next month I plan another trip and stay around 60 days. With the current 60 day visa free I can use the 60 days and possibly get a 30 day extension. But with only 30 days available plus a 30-day extension it might not be enough..

I am not going to renew the retirement visa which is due on 16apr and i am planning to leave on 15apr. As i will back to thailand later 1 week using visa exemption.

1. Do i need to cancel the retirement visa (with multiple re-entry) before i leave?

2. Will i be asked any question when i come back using visa exemption?

3. I may extend 30 days, again will i be asking any quesion (judging of having retirement visa before and now change to visa exemption.)