Hey guys, I’m currently in Thailand and trying to figure out how to stay longer—around 3 months or more.

I’d like to avoid those land border runs (I really don’t trust those mini-vans 😅), but I’m trying to plan things out properly.

Here’s my situation so far:

- June 2 to July 10, 2024: I stayed in Thailand earlier this year (used the 45-day visa exemption + 30-day extension).

- December 9, 2024, to February 7, 2025: I’m currently here again (planning to use the 60-day visa exemption + 30-day extension).

I'm from Portugal, Europe..if that matters.

In February 2025, I’m thinking about leaving by plane for a week, go to China for a few days, and then flying back to Thailand.

My goal is to get another visa exemption for another 2-3 months.

I know it’s ultimately up to the immigration officer, but how strict are they considering the days I spent here the last year, idk if the 180 days reset on 31 December or something.

Would this work, or should I look into another solution? Train, if there's an option?

I’m planning to get an DTV/ED in June 2025, so I just need to figure out how to handle my stays until then.

Thanks for any tips or experience you can share!

Related to my last post, can I get by for 1 year without having a bank account in Thailand? Use a xfer service like Wise or western union?

My money goes to my Philippine bank and is in pesos..

I'll be on a tourist visa and will rent.

Thank you

28 day pending approval and then 8 Day approved in Cambodia with freelancer

Let's say i want to apply in Vietnam, is it ok enter the country but applying for DTV with anoter passport?

(both are same nationality if matter)

Any experience?

Please help me to understand the 'onward travel' requirement when flying to Thailand.

We are always advised that the airline could ask u to show an onward travel ticket at check in time in the airport. The reason being that if u r denied entry on arrival in Bkk they are required to fly you back home.

So what use is having an onward travel ticket within your visa stamp date of usually 60 days if u r denied entry on arrival?

Maybe I am missing something here.

Can it choose flexible date? Because I didn’t book my ticket to Bangkok yet.

Can i get the problem if i enter within 1 week to Thailand again ?

Currently I stay here with Tourist Visa but i don’t do any extension.

Hi all,

I’m looking for some advice regarding the pre booking of flights to Thailand.

I’m planning to visit under a 60 day tourist visa and then later apply for a 30 day visa extension. From what I see/read it seems getting a 30 day extension is pretty straightforward and rarely rejected.

I need to show immigration on arrival that I have flights booked to return to my home country so if I were to prebook my return flight based on my plans to stay 90 days, would that create any issues with immigration when I first arrive at the airport.

Good morning. Are there any South Africans on this group whom I could chat to who are in Thailand on the Non O-A visa obtained in South Africa? I just have a few questions. Thanking you in advance.

This might be a silly question but I’ve done my 2 land border entries, but can I enter Malaysia via land & reenter Thailand via air? Does that count as an air entry or does it have to be both ways?

Hi all. I am looking to retire in Thailand on an O or OA visa and had a couple of questions that I cannot find the answers to on the internet so hoping someone here could help me. Is there a minimum time I would have to stay in Thailand (per year) on one of these visas and, can i get a multiple entry permission with the visa? It's just that my daughter lives in Oz and my son in UK and I'd want to spend time outside of Thailand visiting them and neighbouring countries. Many thanks in advance