It is a while ago now but I am sure someone got a 5 year on DTV up in Chiang Mai. You know the next sentence - it is going to depend on the DLT Office :-)

@Oli ******

You will not get a 5 year renewal on a Tourist Visa or Visa Exempt - only another 2 year.

Anonymous participant 689 What?

It can depend on which office if you are returning to same address. For example in Jomtien no need to update TM30 but in Chiang Mai it must be done - "This is Thailand" :-)

Anonymous participant I mean how hard would it have to have a note on the DTV Visa when issued? Something like "NB: if staying 90 consecutive days in Thailand you must do 90 Day report at immigration"

People have crossed land borders for as long as it has taken them to be processed out of Thailand. In and out of the neighbouring countries and back into Thailand.

@Mark *******

I do think the MFA should be responsible for telling people their responsibilities when they issue the visa. Immigration do when obtaining a visa at the office. You actually sign off to acknowledge things and that you understand penalties for overstay etc. In the case of DTV I think the MFA are remiss here. When could or should Immigration tell DTV holders?

Anonymous participant 845

@Mark *******

It is part of Immigration Law and has been ratified in the Royal Gazette 🙂

@Mark *******

I think you will find it is law and has also been published in the Royal Gazette