@Greg *******

How would you know that the 'majority' of retirees do that? Bar gossip?

But I don't associate with any type. I give most farangs a wide berth here, bar a few, for reasons that are still obvious to me.,

@Greg *******

Yes, sorry, the extension. The first time is a lot more.

As to sticking to the rules - like the other 5% who do? 🤣🤣

@Greg *******

26 grand is almost twice the usual price of 14 grand if you don't have enough in the bank. I have heard of a British agent in Pattaya who rips people off for that amount.

@Ivan ***********

ha! And your useless comment was to scroll on by but you’re hanging on every bloody word!! Talk about physician, heal yourself! 😀

@Ivan ***********

I replied. How did you draw the conclusion I wasn’t interested?

@Ivan ***********

He'll still gt more sense than from Faceache.

Why aren't you able to contact the Thai embassy and the airlines? The last thing you want to be doing is getting advice from Facebook!

Of course. Just make sure you get a re-entry permit before you leave.

Yes, you can do the first part like that, but if you are leaving (as you have to) why not just fly to Penang or van to Vientiane and get a second SETV? That way you get 6 months and not 5 and save having to leave the country more than once.

After the 2 tourist visas, if you are really desperate, then you can start doing border hops until they tell you no more allowed.