*** There is no “reset”

The 157-days get calculated as follows:

*** You can only get two extensions for visa-free entries per ongoing one-year period.

*** The number of visa-free entries itself is NOT limited.

*** You will be able to get a 30-day extension for the first visa-free entry, but only a 7-day extension for the second visa-exempt entry.

This sums up to 60 + 30 + 60 + 7 = 157 days per one-year period.

As soon as you threaten to break this (invisible but easily calculated) 157-days barrier by another visa-exempt entry, the border Immigration official might start to interpret it as misuse of visa-exempt stay for a longstay in Thailand

@Brett *********

you seems to know complete losers only 🤣

@Art ******

that's wrong - visa-exempt entries are not limited. It's the extensions that are limited

@Terry *******

you won't have any problems, as visa-exempt entries within a one-year period are not limited, it the extensions which are limited. You 2-week holidays make you "real" tourists. No problem whatsoever because you can always show a flight out after two weeks

@Brett *********

actually my source is an Immigration Volunteer 😉

@Jason **********

no, it doesn't reset

DTV (Destination Thailand Visa)

1. Remote Work

*** Foreign talent highly specialized professions such as Scientists, Researchers, Engineers and Corporate Executives

*** Digital nomad/Freelancer such as Blogger, YouTuber, Programmer, Freelance Writers, Photographers and Video Editors

Remote worker employees of foreign companies working in a WFH format such as Accounting Staff, Customer service, Customer support, IT support, Recruiter

*** Criteria for Consideration

Must be granted according to the category of Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Financial evidence or proof of financial support for travel or guarantor of at least 500,000 THB can be presented.

Documents Required

*** Application forms (TM.7 )

*** Copy of the passport (Data page, visa and arrival stamp), either one 4×6 cm or 2-inch size photo

*** Financial evidence - Proof of bank account deposit totaling at least 500,000 THB or equivalent, 3 months account statements

*** Financial support for travel, such as a certificate from the company or employer or a guarantee letter of at least 500,000 THB on the application date. (Documents showing the relationship between the guarantor and the applicant, must be provided.)

*** Employment verification documents such as a contract for work abroad that is still in effect on the application date or employment history or previous work.

*** Evidence of residence in the Kingdom such as evidence of rent and payment for a hotel, condominium or house. A copy of the title deed for a house or condominium that the owner has certified.

*** Copy of previous notification of staying over 90 days (TM.47) and Notification of residence of foreigner (TM.30) (if applicable)

2. Other activities (DTV Soft Power):

*** Muay Thai and Martial Arts

*** Culinary Seminars

*** Sports and Training

*** Medical Care, medical treatments

*** Art and Music Performance

Criteria for Consideration:

*** Must be granted according to the category of Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Documents Required:

*** Application forms (TM.7)

*** Copy of the passport (Data page, visa and arrival stamp), either one 4×6 cm or 2-inch size photo.

*** Proof of finances totaling at least 500,000 THB or equivalent, account statements for 3 months

*** Financial support for travel, such as a certificate from the company or employer or a guarantee letter of at least 500,000 baht on the application date. (Documents showing the relationship between the guarantor and the applicant, must be provided.)

Certification of activity:

*** Government-supported activities (Soft Power) Certificates and requests for extension of stay from the relevant government authorities.

*** Medical care Medical certificate from a hospital or government medical institute.

*** Government-supported training and seminars Government invitation letter and acceptance letter for participate in the event.

*** Government-supported art and music exhibitions Certificated from THAILAND CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION BUREAU (TCEB).

*** Activity participation photographs.

*** Evidence of residence in the Kingdom such as evidence of rent and payment for a hotel, condominium or house. A copy of the title deed for a house or condominium that the owner has certified.

Copy of previous notification of staying over 90 days (TM.47) and Notification of residence of foreigner (TM.30).

3. Dependents (Spouse and legitimate children under the age of 20 years) of an alien under article 1 or 2

Criteria for Consideration

Must be granted according to the category of Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

There must be evidence of a relationship

Documents Required:

*** Application forms (TM.7)

*** Copy of the passport (Data page, visa and arrival stamp), either one 4×6 cm or 2-inch size photo.

*** Relationships documents (of Dependents) such as birth-, marriage- and/or adoption certificates

*** Evidence of residence in the Kingdom such as evidence of rent and payment for a hotel, condominium or house. A copy of the title deed for a house or condominium that the owner has certified.

*** Copy of previous notification of staying over 90 days (TM.47) and Notification of residence of foreigner (TM.30 (if applicable)

visit F.S. Consulting Co in Pattaya, for 5000 THB they will get a bank account opened for you within two days. With Kasikorn Bank. EVERYTHING legal, as you have the correct 90-days Non-Imm-O Visa, which is one pre-requisite, and the other requirement is a Thai SIM card registered on your name and passport number

it's all and everything "within a one-year period", and never counted like "per calendar year". Any Immigration official who thinks in terms of calendar year, has no clue

@Brett *********

*** There is no "reset".

*** There is no mention of "calendar year".

*** There is no two-times limit on visa-exempt entries within a one-year period.

*** nothing "resets".

There are only two extensions possible on visa-exempt entries, within a one-year period.

The first extension will be issued for 30 days, the extension for a second visa-exempt entry will be issued for 7 days

You can theoretically do 4, 5 or even 6 visa exempt entries for short 2-3 weeks holidays, within a one-year period, if you never maximize each stay.

Of course, upon each entry, you should be able to proof your onward travel, a few nights of booked accomodation and proof of cash equivalent of 20,000 THB