@Nongnuch *******

I’m currently not in Thailand so I can’t confirm that’s the practice that’s currently happening but that’s what they’ve said will happen. In a couple of weeks I can confirm for sure but let’s see the comments on here to see what’s playing out.

@Nongnuch *******

Extensions on visa exempt entries are no longer permitted if you enter via land

Yes. 1st one 30 days, second one 7 days. Assuming you enter via air

Not sure about the policy of the Hong Kong consulate at to whether they’d need to show residence from Hong Kong before applying. Others may know. Plenty of other options in local embassy’s and consulates around Asia like Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam etc. No need to go to the UK.

@Kyle ******

That’s the theory. In practice it’s almost impossible to do and for most way easier to leave and return for a fresh 180 day stamp.

Each entry gives you a stamp for 180 days. If you stay for 90 consecutive days you must do a 90 day report at immigration.

There is no limit on how many times you can exit and re-enter during the 5 year validity of that visa.

@Garry **********

You have never gotten a tourist visa for 90 days. You may have had a Non immigrant O for 90 days or had a tourist visa for 60 days and extended to 90 days.

You’ve definitely got some wires crossed here. A tourist visa would get you a stamp for 60 days although I suspect you didn’t have a visa and got stamped in for free for 60 days. Either way you can get a 30 day extension at a local immigration office.

You can apply for a Non O visa based off of being married to a Thai national prior to coming (and get 90 days on arrival) or most offices can convert a visa exempt entry (or tourist visa) to an in country Non O - but check yours can - some can’t.

An entry stamp for a visa exempt entry is for 60 days, not 30

@Chris **********

Depends on the office. 500 baht for RC in Phuket. Circa 100 for medical at most clinics.

@Chris **********

You need a medical certificate