Does that mean that his one year extension is actually more than a year rather than it being a one year extension that kicks in when the previous one expires? This is not relevant to my personal visa status, just curious.

I stay in Chiang Mai and was worried about this once as well. I asked the owner of the condo I rent about it and she contacted immigration and was told she only needed to file one time. Now, I cannot say if that is the official CM policy or just the policy as understood by the person she talked to on that particular day. I can say, however, that I have never had any issue with my visa extensions after leaving the country and returning. So, I think that is most likely the official policy in CM.

@Tod ********

Great. Just to go off-topic a bit, do you know if any locations in Europe are hassle-free to get a SETV? I am thinking a trip there would be a nice break, possibly to Italy if I can find a good flight.

@Tod ********

, I do plan to get a tourist visa on my next trip and I always carry the 20K so it sounds like I should be OK. But, just be clear, if I choose to get that visa in any country other than my home country, you don't foresee any issues?

@Tan ***********

Yes, I always try to be polite/respectful but I must admit I sort of felt like a criminal while getting scolded. I would definitely prefer to avoid that situation again if possible.

@Luke *******

The SETV from Penang was a bit of a mess as I crossed by sea from Langkawi and the IO missed my visa and stamped me in on a visa exempt, which I didn't notice until later and had to get corrected at the immigration office, but no, I didn't get questioned on that entry. I also got no questions on any of my METV entries. This was my first attempt at a visa exempt air entry since then.

@Luke *******

I did get a SETV in Penang and then a METV from my home country after my first warning and that did not seem to have reset the flag.

Thanks

@Tod ********

. So, is that flag forever?

I do always carry 20K baht and proof of funds and onward travel just in case, but she didn't ask for any of that. Her scolding was pretty menacing 55 and she did say a few times that I needed to get a tourist visa in my home country.

Have you ever heard of them denying entry rather than just scolding?

If all the entry database systems are the same, then if I border bounce to Mae Sai they could also scold or deny me entry?

Yes,

@Luke *******

, I do tend to stay the full 30 and then extend 30 before heading off to see a new country so my situation is a bit different than that of

@Jay *****

. FWIW, I have never had any scolding when applying for the extensions.

@Korrin **********

This time I was just doing a bounce to get a new 30 day exemption but I was previously on a METV and did the same thing and yes, did get my new 60 days.