@James *******

that won’t be a problem since I will have my Aussie ticket. Thanks again.

@James *******

thank you so much. The inevitable question of a newbie on this topic…. If I flew to Singapore for a couple of days and back to Bangkok for that border bounce, is Suvarnabhumi the most trouble free point of re-entry?

@James *******

thanks.. no Thai children….that I’m aware of..

@Jon *********

It was in the last 5 years, but of course we had the infamous virus in that period which temporarily altered entry rules.

It’s seems the eVisa process has effectively automated and removed human intervention to a large extent. Anyway, life presents new challenges. Duck and dive is all we can do.

@Tod ********

perfect. I will do as per your advise. Thanks you.

@Tod ********

ok thanks.. seems like they have corrected their error!

C’est la vie.

@Roger *******

assume he refers to a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa that allows 2 months (60 days) each visit?

If you go to Thailand, then to another country and back again to Thailand before your return to your home country remember that’s a “multiple entry” into Thailand.

You can apply on line for a new Irish passport (standard or larger book size available). Must be mailed to an Irish address. But you could have it forwarded to you I just did it. Zero hassle for the record! Took 1 week to receive it. You don’t need to surrender your existing passport if it’s within last 12 months of its expiry date.

@Thomas *******************

Practically, one can only extend twice since (to my knowledge ) a METV has a 6 month validity period. The visa usage period will have expired. Example: leave Thailand after 60+30 days (=3 months). Return again the next day and do another 60+~ 29 days). In the last days of the 6 months usage period remaining on the visa one could leave again and re-enter the next day for a final 60+30 days giving a total cumulative period in Thailand of almost 9 months. I think the 3rd trip might be a bit stressful 😄

Also I assume a valid reason is necessary for the Immigration Office to grant an extension..or is it automatically entitled?