@Russell ******

thanks. I just came back from Phuket (tried there as well with no luck) and don’t plan to travel for now.

@Stuart ********

I extended my tourist visa last month in Patong. 30 days. “Only” 2000 baht asked. And they do all the copy stuff for you.

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.