You're not required to leave the country; you can go to the immigration office and extend for six months. But yes, every six months, you must either extend or leave the country to activate another six months. I have gone in and out of the country probably like eight or nine times with no issues. As long as your paperwork is in check and you can prove all the things you said when you applied, then there will be no issues. I have not been questioned once yet, but if I was, then I can prove everything with no issues. I leave the country because it gives me a chance to explore other countries too, instead of just paying 10k to extend. Hope that helps!

I have a DTV. I have gone in and out of the country probably like 10 times in the past 7-8 months. I go away almost every month and have never had any issues or questioning.

Anonymous participant 434 that makes sense I think il start doing the same! thank you!

Anonymous participant 434 Hi, do you mean you transfer to your thai account from Wise and then pay the owner or do you transfer into a wise account and then pay the owner from there

I dont know about Plans, but planes are still landing

This is why I prefer to just leave the country and come back with another 6 month stamp. These extensions cause a nuisance

I applied with only one month's statement, and I know a couple of others who did the same, but this was some time ago. I'm hearing that most embassies are clamping down because they realized that some people are simply transferring money in and out once the visa is approved. You can try to apply, but there is a risk they may ask for a statement showing funds for a minimum six-month period. Not only that, immigration may ask to see funds when you leave and return to the country (this happened to a friend of mine). Hope that helps; good luck!

@Jared ********

Thank you! A couple of questions: Do you just walk in at a local immigration office, or is an appointment required? Also, what documents are required to present to immigration? Thanks again!

@Toni ******

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@Mac ******

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