Did the 6 months bank statements show the full ฿500,000 for the entire 6 months, or are they just interested in the current balance?

If this visit is a ‘stand alone’ visit, ie you haven’t been doing back to back visa exempt, in and outs, you should be ok flying in and out to somewhere like KL same day or one nighting in KL but I’d have a flight back to my home country within the 60 days you’ll be expecting in my back pocket in case you’re questioned by immigration when you come back.

If you have been in and out back to back a couple of times, or a few times, definitely use a visa service for a land border bounce.

@Claire ****

You shouldn’t have to ask them to help you really. They’re required by law to register a TM30 when you check in. The only help you’d need is a copy of that registration. 😊

Yes. That’s a good idea. What some people do if a TM30 is required and difficult to obtain, is to stay in a hotel for one night just to get the TM30

You only need to get your permission to stay extended if you plan on staying longer than the 30 days you got stamped in for.

Usually what’s required is; copy of passport ID page. Copy of entry stamp. Copy of TM30 (not required in every immigration office)

Photo (some offices do that for you), and the application form.

Can’t you just go get a stamp made? I suppose it’s a bit late now, unless you make a new application in KL, with a ‘company stamp’ on the letter?

@Stuart ********

TiT

This is Thailand

TiP

This is Phuket

Apparently my comment was removed with a note explaining to me what TiT means 🙄

Blue ink so it doesn’t look like a photo copy. Obviously this was before color copying but some people just insist on it being a ‘thing’ and make you do it in blue.

I think, to be honest, they kind of like you to fill it in when you’re there. 🤷‍♂️

I didn’t spot the similarity with an airport where you’re required to announce your departure

No need to wait till the current permission to stay expires, or is close to expiring. The 30 day extension will be added to it, so no days are lost by going early.