Whatever you and many others had been easily able to do regarding visa exempt visits to Thailand from 2016 until recently is no longer as easy as it was in those previous years. Immigration is well staffed with a young generation of officers who now insist that longer staying visitors come with the correct and available visa for those long term stays. The METV is well worth the money now considering the stress of possibly being denied entry.

it’s true. best friend had this happen in BKK this past friday at Bangkok Bank downstairs at immigration. It is Tuesday and he is still waiting for bank certificate in order to extend his O Retirement Visa.

if I live in condominium in BKK, must I submit google map with lattitude & longitude ? thanks

@Jan *****************

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@James *******

thank you for the info. No I have not used my 30 day extension. I am here in Bangkok. I was leaving the country this week for pleasure and to restart the 60 day clock. But I was unable to as I got quite ill. I went to hospital yesterday for treatment but not to stay. So now I must go the 30 day extension route this time. sometimes life gets in the way 🙏🏼

this was at the ticket counter at Toulouse airport for both airlines

i was asked by Qatar in february and Turkish Air last week, both times leaving from france.