@Russell ********

Take your own advice and note the name of the group. Easiest research you can do.

Just turn up, you will be stamped in for 60 days then you can go to the local immigration office anout a week before your 60 days is up and extend your stay for a further 30 days.

You’ll need…

Your passport

A passport size photo (take 2 just in case)

2000bht fee

Fill in a form they give you at the office. Make sure you fill in both sides You’ll need all relevant travel info, address of where you’re staying, a contact number (preferably Thai) email address and passport information.

Make sure you fill in ALL the information requested otherwise they’ll send you back to the queue.

If everything is ok, they’ll ask you to go back later in the afternoon to pick up your passport.

Depending on where you are, expect a long wait. some idiots trying to push in and quite a bit of disorganisation from the officials.

Every time I had all my documents and they the police realised they couldn’t get any tea money from me, most not all then questioned how long I had been in Thailand. Obviously knowing the 3 month rule, I’d just say 6 weeks. NEVER once did they ask me to prove it.

If you get one of the long term stay visas, it’s simple to go to the transport office and get a Thai licence. I’m UK full car and bike licence holder. First visit was to take all my paperwork with photo copies x 2. I was then told to go back 4 weeks later and also told to look at 2 online videos about Thai road law etc. There was a couple of easy questions and when finished, it recorded I had completed and passed that bit.

Next visit was more of a waiting round exercise. Did a colour blind test along with a peddle reaction test. Very easy and that was all. Paid my 250 bht for both car and bike licence and then had my picture take before another wait to receive both licences.

Any non tourist who pays 5000 - 8000 bht to an agent for this is mad. First visit was about 45 minutes because I had to go and do the photo copies and had a coffee also. Second visit was about 2.5 hours in total and all done.

I live in Phuket, maybe different elsewhere.

Pattaya is not a huge city but it’s certainly very big especially if you include Jomtien. It’s inexpensive but dirty, sea that I wouldn’t ever swim in and full of the most undesirables you never want to meet. Phuket has many locations that not too big or small but be prepared to pay the price for its proximity to all its surrounding beauty. Samui is a beautiful island but too many pot heads there who’ve watched The Beach too many times and trying to ‘find themselves’ still. Hua Hin definitely worth a look, a little on the quieter side than all previously mentioned but by far the most sensible option. Never been Krabi in 16 years visiting and 2 years of living here so can’t comment there. All this just my opinion so best is to try them all and see what fits for you. Good luck.

@Graham *****

No, I have to pay 1000 bht for this. All being processed through lawyers that act on behalf of the company I work for.

@Graham *****

IMO has informed I have 7 days.

@Graham *****

I’m already in Thailand on a Non-B. Have to leave within 7 days after it’s cancelled. When I re-enter, i’ll have days to sort, time is on my side so no worries.

@Jim *******

I’m coming to the end of Non-B visa so I have to change my visa status. Hence why I’m interested in your comment on DTV being a better option as I have to choose soon.

@David ******

it’s ok buddy, thank you for taking time to try and help. 👍

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

Thank you.