As much as none of us would like this to be true,

@Ivan ***********

it's the most likely reason.

@mark Im not sure which markets you are referring to but there are markets either side of the bridge - heading north left hand side on thai side, right hand side on the Tachilek side. I know the Thai one dips down to the left on the road up to the friendship bridge in part - question is - is there water either side of the bridge itself and more importantly can the border songteaw from the bus station float if there is :)

@Kris *************

that makes it far more interesting.

Related - if it was a second 30 day extension attempt, are people really that stupid? :)

apol

@Tod ********

obviously they can't - Id presumed she had been rejected on the first 30 day extension.

I know there isnt

@Tod ********

but why else would they reject it - isnt it ultimately up to the IO?

you probably didnt ask but you can only guess she'd done it many times before - usually they dont care less.

Something missing in the write up here...

No, but I can confirm that it is possible in Australia as I've discussed this directly with the Hon. Thai Consular General for Queensland (he's an old friend). For memory (the conversation was nearly a year ago, may have changed) Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth were offering it BUT you must have a visa into Australia to apply (not the local equivalent if a visa exempt). I have read elsewhere since that a visa is no longer required but not sure.

no official limit but expect to be questioned if you do it 5 or 6 times in a year.