You can get the Covid extension on the STV which gives you 2 months each time. I’ve been to Phuket immigration and they confirmed it for my girlfriend.
Arrive on whatever visa you can and then switch to a
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month volunteer visa. I’m also not over 50- this was the best option I found and also have a 1 year old who just follows me on the visa. Speak with TMT travel who give a great service.
hi Benjamin, are you 100% about only being able to get the stamp where you are staying. I’m planning on going to koh samui for a month from Phuket and would have needed to do my extension there before coming back to Phuket where I am registered living. Thanks.