@David ********

go ahead and argue that GPT told you so when you get denied because the calendar year changed. There are hundreds of posts regarding this in the various Thai travel and visa advice groups. It is well established with plenty of real life reports of people denied despite not crossing over 180 days, even in the same calendar year.

@David ********

it does not reset per calendar year. It only did so for land entries when there was a twice a year limit. Immigration officers consider your full previous stay and entry history. There is no reset date, nor any actual legal limit on number of days per year stayed. It's just a general guideline not to exceed 180 days within the past 365 days, but there are still cases where people have stayed far less days and still be denied or hassled, based on previous stay histories, or the officer's mood that day. Some officers may personally use 180 days as their own guideline, and may tell you that is there reason when they question you, and some consulates also publish this guideline (but most don't), but there is no set rule regarding this.

Street addresses don't work well in much of Thailand. Google can't find many locations by street addresses. Always better to search by the name of the business.

@Rainbow ******

there is no charge per entry. Whenever you leave and come back, you get a new 180 day stamp each time. No extra charge.

@Lyle ********

it is by far being used as a long term stay visa since it is easier to get than most other long term visas. Not really being used by tourists or frequent visitors but by people to live in Thailand.

@Lyle ********

probably that has more to do with the fact that this is still a very new visa and the group was started not long ago, compared to other Thai tourist or visa groups that have been around for many years and have had members joining for years.

@Kieran ******

it's a 5 year visa that grants 180 day stay periods each time you enter. You can extend each stay one time for 180 more days before you need to exit and reenter for a fresh 180 day stamp.

If you cats have their vaccines up to date, it is very simple and just requires the vet certification sent to get your export permit 10 days before travel. I've traveled with my cat to Thailand many times. Post in Bangkok Pet Lovers or Dogs and Cats on Koh Samui where many people can give first hand knowledgeable advice about this.

Signing as company director on documents such as applying for Internet would not require a work permit, but signing cheques would be, as would be filling out forms to check people into a hotel, for example. Basically writing things that are ongoing regular operational activities would mostly technically require a work permit. But signing things to apply for things as the owner or director of the company would not. We had this distinction carefully explained to us by Immigration authorities who made an unannounced inspection.

Chris Knox this is highly country specific. US airlines generally don't care about middle name. Asian airlines almost all do,and expect an exact match to your passport, especially for international flights.