First reporting: go to the immigration office that your TM30 is registered in.

In theory, subsequent reporting can be done online BUT your first reporting after you enter the country must always be done in person. Since most DTV holders don't seek an extension, they don't need a second 90 day report. When they re-enter after their 180 days, they'll need to do 90 day reporting in person again.

@Toni ******

no one really knows since the DTV has been out for less than 5 years, but based on the METV, you'll get stamped in for the full duration even if you enter the day before expiry.

@Rei ****

alamak bro please don't throw SG face

@Jack *******

back when visa exempt entries were limited to 2 entries at land borders (before the 60 day visa exempt policy), the government had carved out an exemption for citizens of neighbouring countries (I know about Laos and Malaysia, not sure about Cambodia and Myanmar). Still created issues for expats, though.

Immigration won't know about your lease. They know about your entry history, though. However, I don't think you'll be denied entry with DTV

@Brandon ***********

could they convert from METV to ED in-country?

@Farang *****

you can leave to Vientiane by land and re-enter by air though Bangkok

@Farang *****

your visa history with the ED is risky. Moreover, a lot of the data comes from before Nong Khai was a lot more relaxed - they're really more strict now. Why don't you get an agent, or fly in with safe entry?

For an immigration officer to conclude that a day tripper is abusing the visa exemption scheme is quite ridiculous, especially since you probably have residency in Laos. At least if they deny entry, all you got to do is just turn around and go back home.

@Jeff *******

unfortunately immigration (under Royal Thai Police) and Tourism Authority of Thailand (under Ministry of Foreign Affairs) have differing priorities