Looking at the theme of this thread I would have to agree...5 entries, 7, 176 days (I didn't count mine) and we've all been questioned...may not be a rule on the books but definitely a benchmark

@Rob***

words directly from the mouth of the officer.

My last entry 2 weeks ago in Don mueang, she asked what I do in Thailand, I said tourism, I have many friends living here so i visit often. She pulled out a calculator and added my days in thiland this year off visa exempt+extension totaled 176 days...she said 180 is the most, and I need an actual visa next time, she stamped me in and I then googled and did come e across that 180 days is a number that officers can use at their discretion...seems to be true if you were at 5. But yeah I'm taking a break from the land for awhile as well.

I've never used it but there are several onward ticket rental companies.

My 3 strategies. 1. If you plan to go early...go very early, 50 people in line ahead of you before they open is late. 2. Go 10-11 am if they aren't out of tickets theyll give you one and tell you come back in the afternoon. 3. Show up late afternoon after 230, if it isn't busy anymore you are in and out. All depends on the day.

I thought you were bowling

what would happen if for whatever reason someone did not know this and went to do a 3rd border run in Mae Sai...they really would not let them in? Cause that entry into Burma is not valid to travel or stay there long...

Interested in what you find out. THanks,

@T**

Never use the guys who wait outside the consulate, saying they will fill out your paperwork and get your pictures for you...I'm surprised the Montreal consulate has those guys....

ok thanks guys.