But, you will need to be able to get on the plane in the first place, which, if your return flight is more than 30 days after your departure, will mean the check-in staff making sure you have a visa before they let you board, or a ticket (with another airline) flying out of Thailand before those 30 days are up. I recommend what

@T**

said re the Tourist Visa.

The first person they interviewed was complaining that Malaysians aren't coming over in the same numbers as before. Only a few Thai people.

I must remember next time. 😊

So, I should be reporting the fact that I’m staying at my wife’s house every time I visit? Or more accurately, she should? All I’ve ever done is fill out the arrival card.

Holding your breath? 😂

That's a 30 day visa exempt stamp, not a visa :)

Visa exempt entry (for certain nationalities) is 30 days. Tourist visa is 60 days. Which one will you have?

Yes. 😊

Great piece of luck finding your passport on the road!

You have a farm in Chiang Saen? Our house is in Ban Sob Kam :) About 5km down the road towards Chiang Kong :)