@John *********

The last update was in December, so about three months ago. I was there three weeks ago and it was still the same. Immigration simply doesn’t update their lists that often.

Don’t think it’s online either, but this is the last updated list from December last year.

@Mike ****

@Mike ****

Most airlines will usually accept a bus or train ticket, as long as it clearly shows a destination in another country and that the route crosses the border and goes through immigration on both sides.

Todd McGowan By that logic, it would also be ‘legal’ to drink and drive in Thailand as long as you discreetly hand the police officer that stops you 10,000 baht. It’s a bribe, and you cannot legitimately prove the required 800,000 baht to support yourself for a year by borrowing it for five minutes from an agent. Period!

You get a 60 days visa exemption and are formally required to show an onward ticket -not necessarily a return ticket- within the days you’ll get stamped in for. Randomly enforced quite strict by some airline companies.

Wayne M Key See my comment. You can apply for a 30 days extension at your local immigration as well on each entry. Could bring you up to 90 days on each entry.

@Thaimer *****

Sorry, agree, mixed up comments a bit.🙏

@Thaimer *****

If you believe that a tourist visa issued by a foreign mission overrides your previous entry history with Thai Immigration, you are mistaken. When you apply, you are essentially only confirming who you are, where you are travelling from, and that you wish to enter on a visa. The final decision on entry always rests with immigration at the border.

Just to clarify, there is no direct connection between Thai Immigration and the embassy or consulate where you apply for a tourist visa. They generally do not communicate about individual cases. A tourist visa also does not guarantee entry if you have an extensive history of tourist stays. Entry will always be subject to a discretionary assessment by the immigration officer, based on your overall travel history and whether your pattern still reflects genuine tourism.

That said, having a tourist visa may give you a slightly better chance of entry if you are approaching the upper range of what is normally tolerated for tourism, but it is still not a guarantee. Be prepared with and onward ticket, proof of accommodation and funds if asked.