Andrew *******
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Andrew *******
I had no problems with using tourist visas until I hit just over a year. This was in 2018-2019. I first entered Thailand on July 26, 2018, and (with border runs, trips, etc) left on Aug 19, 2019.

It was at that year mark that they asked me if I had a flight booked to go to my home country, upon departure, which I did (but went to Australia first). I wouldn’t have been able to re-enter Thailand from that moment on without going home, thus why they asked.

If you have the “6 month” METV, you’ll be fine for up to 9 months as long as you re-enter Thailand just before the 6 month visa expires.
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@Russell **********
Smart. You did vacation style border runs. Immigration will love entering you back in if you do that. Enjoy 👍👍
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@Jan ***********
Some visa companies can possibly handle that for you or help. HD Visa, etc.
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@Klaus **********
“Study the visas available” definitely helped me stay there for so long.

“Lived” there in a monthly rented house, not in hotels. And used the address of that house on all immigration papers. No questions ever asked.
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@Klaus **********
This is correct. I spent 2 years in Thailand (METV, border runs, etc.), with a 3 month gap inbetween to visit my home country. No issues whatsoever with immigration.
Andrew *******
Yes, very possible. Some risks, but usually small. A few border runs and extensions will be needed.