@Tod ********

Yes. I got the 90 day in Singapore then bought my multiple re-entry permit at Blue Tree in Phuket.

So that means my current re-entry permit covers me until the 17th April?

Can I get another re-entry permit for the period between the 17th April 2nd May?

Quick update, I went to Blue Tree to get a re-entry permit. I had spent some time trying to clarify with the guy who appeared in charge yesterday what could and couldn't be done there. I left believing I could only get a multiple entry stamp in Phuket Town and single re-entry in Bluetree. Anyway it appears that we got our wires crossed as I went back to today to apply and ticked multiple entry on the TM8 form on the off chance they gave it to me and it went through with no issues. Interestingly the multiple entry stamp finishes 2 days after my previous visa finishes (90 days after I arrived in Thailand) so I get an extra 2 days for what it's worth too.

Great very helpful. Well I think based on convenience (Bluetree is 5 minutes away and I find the queues later in the day are non-existent) I will just do a few re-entry permits until I apply for the extension then I'll apply for a multiple entry on the 1-year. Thanks again for your help though. Very useful indeed.

@James *******

Thank you

Thanks for the suggestion of Savannkhet but I would rather plough through this locally for a number of reasons. Appreciate your input though.

Stuart Cumming I actually have a fresh passport so not that I want to waste it but I am also not short on pages. When I apply for the 1 year extension can I apply for a multiple entry in that step or is that a further step and / or stamp?

All great advice and agree doing it locally sounds like a faff.

How long does it take at Savannakhet Lao to get the visa?

Is there an airport nearby that one would fly to?

Thanks so much for you reply.

- How long would it take to get the visa in Savannakhet Lao?

I have two small children and it's a lot to ask my wife to take care of them for any length of time on her own and travelling with them is also challenging. I have a long stint in Thailand (probably 1-month +) over Xmas and have kept 500k in my Thai bank account for years for exactly this purpose so this would be the opportune time to submit my passport for 15-days.

- In the 2-month period you mention before I can apply for the yearly extension does that mean I can't leave the country or do I have to apply for a reentry permit each time I plan to travel?

- Once I have the yearly extension, would this leave me with a single entry visa or a multiple entry?

- If single would I require a further step to convert it to multiple entry or is this not possible?

Thanks again. Really appreciate it.