I saw something from the DC embassy today that the Evisa system is down. Can't confirm it though.

There is no "Thailand free pass". Thailand pass isn't a visa, it's an entry requirement for everyone.

@B**

Nothing in his question says anything about covid or vaccines.

@R**

Idk about that, Evisas would make visa runs easier because you don't need to spend 3 days in a country waiting for the visa application.

@R**

That's the first I've heard of that.

As long as you're not from a country that requires in-country visa applications (India and China mostly), you can apply for a tourist visa at any Thai embassy in the world. The 9 month Special Tourist Visa, 6 month multiple entry tourist visa (which isn't currently being issued), and the Non-OA are the only 3 visas that can ONLY be applied for in your home country or country of legal residence.

"My Thai wife has a Thai passport. Can she enter Thailand with her Thai passport?"

Guy come on, the questions are starting to get redicouls here.

@Ron***

So was I

It's automated if you submit the documents correctly

@Pe***

Anywhere, you need a ticket leaving Thailand within the period of time you'd be permitted entry to. If you're entering on a 30 day visa exemtion, you need a ticket leaving THailand before that 30 days would expire.

Book a refundable ticket, cancel it once you enter Thailand. Immigration doesn't care, normally it's the airline that will refuse you boarding.