Alistair *********
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Alistair **********
@โจเซฟ ********
it's a bit of a pain, but pretty cheap. Think it's about 2500B with a border run company from Bangkok to Cambodia for Philippines passport holders. About 10hrs all up.

Maybe try searching the group for "agents" as there's a few posts with recommendations. Mostly in Pattaya, but a few in other locations too.
Alistair **********
If from visa exempt country, then do a border run to get 30 days, can extend for another 30 at immigration. Hopefully that will allow you time to get a long term visa sorted
Alistair **********
@Christina ********
I wasn't too sure about samui's requirements, so had a quick search and a few posts say samui accept extension requests when you have less than 14 days. Theses posts were from about 6 months ago, but hopefully still accurate.
Alistair **********
It's added on,so you don't lose any days.

Most offices allow you to apply 30 days before it expires. A couple only allow you to apply in the last week before it expires, Jomtien and koh samui I believe.
Alistair **********
@Simon ********
fine is waived for only one day overstay when you depart from an airport.
Alistair **********
@Khun ***********
don't listen to all these people? You mean almost every comment that's literally saying use an agent...
Alistair **********
@James *******
having to leave and re-enter every 90 days is only for a multiple entry marriage visa. If you get a 12 month extension in Thailand there's no need to leave.

If money's not an issue the retirement visa is reportedly a lot less hassle than a marriage visa just requires 800k in the bank vs 400k.
Alistair **********
@Andy *********
yep you got me, I'm paid by big onward ticket... Do people not have phones, check in desk goes your tickets fake, okay I'll just buy a cheap ticket to Cambodia right now for $40.

People stress way to much about a problem that can be fixed in 5mins with a credit card and a phone.
Alistair **********
@Debbie ****************
use a site like onwardticket.com or Google "onward ticket". Otherwise you can just buy a cheap ticket to a neighbouring country.