No. Further, whether you need a visa, a visa on arrival, or are visa exempt depends on your nationality. Take some time to review posts in this group and use the search field to search for some parameters that apply to yourself.

If you fly J class, yes. Or you can buy a fast track service.

Don’t hold your breath waiting for a Post report about an announcement to actually become a regulation!

BTW, if other nations permitted Thai citizens to visit without a visa (as Russia has done for many years), maybe they would also be considered for reciprocal arrangements.

PS - Tim Newton led with this story today. The change is announced to take effect from 1 Nov. Lets see.

First, I recommend you rent a car. It’ll make life much easier (and more flexible) for you and driving in the north is quite pleasant. Most companies do not charge a one way drop off fee between CEI and CNX. I usually book with Sixt, and can recommend them.

A few random suggestions:

- Not far from Chiang Rai is my favourite resort, Katiliya Mountain Resort & Spa (Mae Chan)

- Tham Luang Cave (where the football team was rescued)

- Choui Fong Tea plantation, with great views and a cool cafe/restaurant

- Doi Mae Salong

- Teddu Coffee Ćafe in Mae On, a great cafe which is accessed via a short walk through tree house type elevated platforms, around one hour east from Chiang Mai (there’s also several nice homestay accommodations nearby)

- Galae Restaurant, a beautiful garden restaurant near Chiang Mai

- Some must-try northern cuisine, Khao Soi Gai, Sai Ua, Sai Krok Isan, Gaeng Hung Lay, Miang Kham (leaf wrapped bites)

Enjoy! 🖖

@Colin ********

No worries. Happy trails.

I would normally recommend heading north to Chiang Rai or Chiang Khong, however you’ll be visiting at the exact time the burning season will be in full force (I visited the North in March this year and, even though I enjoyed my time there, the visible pollution was annoying). Kanchanaburi is worth a visit, and you’re right it is bloody hot, but the burning also affects this region (I was there in April/May this year). Your best bet would probably be to head south, to Hua Hin or Phuket or one of the islands. Good luck.

As they say in the classics … the question answers itself.

@Jeremy *******

I was referring to the overstay (in combination with the extensions), obviously the reason for the seven day eviction notice. And yes, I was being ironic.

“ … for some reason” 🤔

I have never noticed Moderators pushing anything.