From what I’ve been reading, as long as you can show proof of residence outside of Thailand, you can apply anywhere.

I’ve been doing a lot of research on this as well. I’m residing in Thailand at the moment with my Thai wife. All my identification shows a Canadian address so I think I’m ok. All I would have to do, if the visa is approved, is leave Thailand and then re-enter.

Like Tod has mentioned, go and try to apply for the extension. Worse case scenario is you have to pay a fine for not having the TM30. The fine is 800฿ and up. I paid 800฿ last month but have heard of others paying more.

You’ll end up paying that for a hotel for the night.

1900฿ for the extension, the additional 800฿ for the TM30 fine and 500฿ per day for overstay.

Please note, if you’re going to the immigration office today, be prepared to be there all day, as Fridays and Mondays are the busiest times to go.

Good luck.

@Dave *****

you’re welcome. Enjoy!

Cheers.

@Dave *****

I didn’t want to assume you were going there for that reason 😉.

I suggest you stay somewhere away from the craziness, if you’re a light sleeper.

The 10฿ trucks will take you to pretty much any area you need to go. It’s not hard to catch on how they operate.

Lots like to stay at Areca Lodge. It’s in a great location. Look up towards Soi Buakhao area.

@Dave *****

I’ve been there many times.

The season I say to use the filter in Agoda is, it lets YOU decide the perfect area.

All you’re going to get for answers on here is everyone and their mother’s opinion.

We all chose locations that will meet our person needs.

There are many reasons to go to Pattaya. Without knowing yours, it’s hard to give advice as to where to stay.

Large a/c bus from Ekkamai 131฿ or you can book a taxi which is approximately 1200-1500฿ and takes about the same amount of time, 2-2.5 hours depending on traffic.

I suggest you use Agoda for looking at or booking a hotel. You can use the filter option to pick and choose what options you want/require. I’d say you won’t have to worry about the hot water as almost every rental there will have it.

If you haven’t been there before, I would say 5-7 days to get the feel of the whole of Pattaya. If you’re going to party and drink only, a couple of days would do. If you get bored, jump on a boat over to Koh Larn for the day or stay a hour there.

@Adam *******

yes, you are correct.

Remember, you’re only allowed two land border crossing in a calendar year.

A visa run or a border bounce? Two totally different things.

I’ve used Thai visa service multiple times. Both a visa run to Laos and border bounces to Cambodia.

I highly recommend them as they have been great the 10 or so times I’ve used them. All the information you need is on their website.

@Mike *****

no worries. I’d be better off if I was living in Pattaya.

@Mike *****

I need one that’s based in Bangkok.