ok thnx

@Tod ********

What happens if you come in on a 60-day tourist visa issued by an embassy in the region? Can you then go through the process of applying for what you described with the 90-day visa before the yearly retirement visa? Or is it necessary to come in on a 30-day visa waiver before beginning this process? The main reason I ask is that I've already done two border bounces this year and I'm slightly concerned that if I try to fly back in without any kind of visa it might raise a flag. TIA.

Thanks, Robert.

Ok, that's good to know. Cheers.

@Tod ********

Is it ok if the current visa is an extension of a tourist visa when applying at least 15 working days before the expiry for a retirement visa? Or does it need to be a tourist visa without any extension on it?

ok thanks

@Tod ********

@Tod ********

Yes, this was my experience there many times. Just pay $10 or 500 baht and say "go back to Thailand." They give you a stamp quick smart and send you on your way. I'm on a 45 day visa waiver now (with extension). I want to do the second land border crossing for the year at Mae Sai. My current extension finishes on March 31 and I understand that is when the 45 day visa option ends so I'm assuming I need to go on March 30 at the latest. This should be possible?