They sell a different (tourist SIM card) at the airport. Once your one month subscription ends, you will have worse choices than a normal AIS SIM card. If it’s no emergency, I would buy a SIM card in the city. But ask for a normal one. Not sure they sell tourist SIM cards in the city as well.

@Brandon ***********

Yes that’s what I meant as well.

@Brandon ***********

I am in a similar situation but applied for a elite since I am 42. I came to Thailand in December 2022 with an visa exemption 45 + 30 days, flight to Vietnam, came back with an Tourist visa 60 + 30 and that is ending on June 11th. My Elite Visa will take 2 more months I am sure. So you saying a border run is a safe option to get 30 + 30? Do I need to show a flight ticket out? Any recommendations for a agency in Bangkok who are trustable?

If you plan to go to Phuket, do it here in Patong. Took me just 10 minutes last time. I did once in bkk and lost a whole day.

@Gary ***

thank you 🙏

@John *********

Yes they asked me for a flight ticket from Germany to Thailand. But in theory I could sent them an onward ticket from Germany to Thailand once I am out of Thailand no? I doubt they check it I am really in Germany.

@Alistair *********

any recommendations for a good reputation company for a border run?

@Frank *********

Yes or I was thinking to fly back to Europe and come back around September. I read here in the group you can delay the payment for up to 6 weeks.

@Brandon ***********

I applied for a tourist visa from Germany but I have to leave Thailand first to get approved. So I will apply while in Vietnam as you said. I thought 3rd time still wouldn’t be a too big issue?

Are land border runs safer? I always thought flying is more safe? Will try to find a agency in bkk then. In Phuket I saw many. But never saw one in bkk.

@Jeremy *******

Yes but it’s limited to $8500 a day and the exchange rate is terrible in comparison to wise. I will try to get a bank account first. And worst case do CC.