@Gregor *********

Long bus rides are a pain, but a cheap flight to Vietnam is fine, or elsewhere. Can one drive in and out? He has a car, registered in Thailand. Living near a land border is a convenient solution.

@Gregor *********

Yes they can. Good planning and cheap flights are needed, or long bus rides to do the land border runs.

@Paul ********

Seriously, Ho Chi Minh can issue this visa without the necessary funds? Thanks.

@Gregor *********

My friend would like to avoid that as it would tie up valuable capital. Vietnam visit visa is 15 days for a UK national, so, time for a holiday.

@Paul ********

Ok, thank you.

Is it then possible to redo this process again to get another 17 months (feasibly)?

Super. Thank you from my friend.

@Steve ******

I know.I couldn't believe it when the airline crew said, "Yes, we are being serious." (my McEnroe moment). There wasn't any doubt that I'd be leaving Thailand... I had a job to go back to in UAE in mid-August. So annoying... they should inform people in advance about this. For sure that there will be some advice somewhere, but this was the first time I'd come across this rule.

@Steve ******

@Mark *******

Yes, you must have an onward flight booked from Thailand to another country within the 60-day period. Some UK airline check-in desk flight crew can be strict on this and not allow you to board from the UK to Thailand without it. It happened to me once in Manchester airport. So, I had to book a flight out of Thailand there and then at the airport using their computer. I just managed to board my flight in time (I had planned to book a flight later because I'd be in Thailand for 5 weeks).

@Steve ******

WOW £25 is only just over 1,000 THB. So, SETV means a 60-day tourist visa?