What are the current rules on getting extra time in Thailand by doing a Laos/Myanmar border bounce ie used to just walk out of Thailand and walk back only took about 30-45 min to get processed BUT when getting my family visa in Chiang Rai (prior to that had my tourist visa and its extension) the immigration officer told me now need to stay out of Thailand for 2 nights before I can return.

Appreciated if someone could let me know the current amount of time I need to stay out - I preferred the in/out but if needed will book a hotel. All the best.

Currently 30 days in on 60 day tourist stamp..chiang rai immigration seems to be playing long ball on yellow book.. everything provided to district office..no requests for more documents.. chiang rai immigration said they had to send to chiang mai...???flooding chiang rai.. not true for central office chiang rai.. office. ... I want to do the border run to chiang saen .. give myself more time due to immigration playing long ball. I would appreciate.. the latest information on crossing into Laos and back.. thank you for your intelligent responses in advance..

My Visa expires today. I've been trying to get to the Immigration in Chiang Rai for 3 days to get an Extension but it's just not possible with the flooding. We've been evacuated and safe but there is just no way to make it to the Immigration Office, every bridges is closed. What's my options here? Of course, I will be making my way to Immigration as soon as I can reach their office.

I am planning to apply for Non O retirement visa above 50 when I am in Chiang Rai. But I had just saw a post stating that Chiang Rai do not have this available! Is that true ? If it is , how would someone do the application? I will be planning to live in Chiang Rai.. would appreciate all help and especially those who are living in Chiang Rai..TIA

I am curious as to anyone's experience with the immigration office Chiang Rai.. Central mall?? easy ..... or difficult ?? thank you..

Posted a month ago about how immigration told me I could stack 30 day extension and 60 day family visit extension. There were some comments saying it was either or. Chiang Rai immigration today granted me the 60 day family extension while I am still on the 30 day after entering 30 day exempt. It's not quite the 120 days because for the 60 day they made it 60 from today rather than 60 from the end of the 30.

Applied for one-year extension based on Thai wife today in Chiang Rai at the new office inside of Central. Just wanted to share the requirements. 2x everything.

- [x] application

- [x] visa photo

- [x] passport

- [x] TM 30 receipt

- [x] 90-day report

- [x] All pages in passport

- [x] marriage certificate

- [x] KR 2

- [x] wife ID

- [x] wife house book

- [x] children birth certificate

- [x] children house book

- [x] children Thai ID (if over 7 years)

- [x] bank letter

- [x] bank book front

- [x] bank book pages

- [x] bank statement >>> I did 2 month method

- [x] hand drawn map to house

- [x] rental contract

- [x] house owner ID

- [x] house owner house book

- [x] photo outside house number

- [x] photo outside house

- [x] photo inside house

- [x] photo inside bedroom

- [x] 1900 baht

Under consideration stamp received. Hope this can help somebody. They were friendly and helpful.

Hi all, i’m currently on the 30 day tourist visa exempt and i’m looking to extend it for another 30 days at either the Chiang Rai or Phayao immigration office. Would appreciate help with 3 questions:

1. Will the extension start from the day i apply or from the day my original 30 days end?

2. What documents beside my passport and passport size photos are necessary?

3. Is the tm30 form needed? And if so how do i get it? I’m staying with a local thai friend in their apartment.

Thanks in advance!

Advice needed:

Applied, paid and was granted a 60 day TR single entry visa from Thai Embassy in Australia.

I intend to take advantage of getting a 30 day extension when time is correct to do so. Maximum stay in Thailand will be 89 days.

Accommodation has been paid and return flight to Australia has been booked and paid.

Staying with friends in ChiangRai.

Problem:

Have now just realised that at entry into Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport I have been stamped with wrong visa class. (30 days)

(yes, I should of checked but the damage is done)

I have checked with ChiangRai Immigration and they say they cannot help me.

Apparently my only option is to fly back to Bangkok.

Can this mistake be rectified at Immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport or do I need to go an Immigration Office elsewhere.

Thnx…

Hi - from New Zealand, here on a Non Imm O (Thai Spouse) Visa granted 90 days on arrival expiring 3 December. I intend to extend this by the 60 days allowable and just wanted to ensure I have my documentation in order. I will visit Immigration in Chiang Rai on 16 November (is this too late?) and as far as I can ascertain need my passport, copy of bio page, current visa, and entry stamp, 1 x photo, completed TM7 form in blue pen, copy of TM30 notification made online, and 1900 Baht. Anything I might be missing? Cheers.