@Paul ********

as far as I know they've always allowed it when you have had 30 days or less, they didn't just start doing it last Dec 🙂

what we didn't know is if it was one of the offices that allows it when you have 45 days or less

@Kevin **********

almost all offices make you do the first 90 day report after returning from abroad in person now. It was a rule change the last time they updated the 90 day reporting system

There has been NO change to the 60 day visa exempt entry program. Since July 15th 2024, it's been that way for 90+ countries

You come in and get stamped in for 60 days,

You have to file a TDAC within the 3 days before you arrive here <- meaning you can file one from 3 days before you travel right on down to when you arrive here

There is no "do another one" of anything. It's an ARRIVAL card, so you do it when you arrive and then you can stay 60 days from the entry stamp 🙂

I am not sure that Hua Hin allows extensions 45 days or less before your current stamp runs out, and think they may be 30 days or less (someone from down there will weigh in though I'm sure 🙂 )

BUT

Even if you applied for the extension the earliest you could do it, the new year extension will be added to your current expiration date.

You don't 'lose time' because you applied early

this question comes up a lot and in theory (at least how the rules are written) yes you file a new TM30 every time you return from abroad even if you are returning to your same residence

BUT

In practicality it's much more dependent on the immigration office you use.

Some say as long as you're coming back to your primary residence (the one you use for extensions/90 day reporting etc) that you do not need to refile a new TM30

BUT

Some stick pretty close to the rules and say yes, you must file a new TM30 every time you return from abroad no matter if you're returning to your same address or not

I am not familiar with that, if it's a savings account and you can show the balance try it, they'll tell you if you can use it or not.

My apologies for my ignorance in the term ISA

@Iliyan *********

that will be between you and your company, there was a reason they had you show a bangkok address (and it was to get the visa/extension) and you have to check with them how the next extension will work

@Jonas ************

I completely understand what you're saying

BUT

all I am saying is that the requirements to BUY a visa from a thai consulate in another country have nothing to do with the entry requirements (which have been in effect for years and years) when you go to stamp IN to the country.

I just didn't want to muddy the waters and have people thinking that something about visa exempt entry changed when it didn't.

All that changed was the fact that now consulates require you show proof of 20K baht or the equivalent when you buy a tourist visa before you come here.

1 - as a rule it is 3 month statement that shows minimum of 20K as the most recent balance

2 - NO you cannot use cash to show proof of funds for the visa application

3 yes, show all the flights which tells them WHY you need an METV vs a single entry

Once you have your extension issued, you can file a TM30 at your real address

BUT

you will have to come back to Bangkok where the company is to get your yearly extensions (and have to show an address in Bangkok again usually)