In CM you can file/update the TM30 on Saturday and Sunday (office open only for TM30 on weekends)

It depends on the office you should do it.

@Ulrik ********

thing is that they don't like the people living here under tourist visas or exemptions - but they like and push into the Elite Visa. It's not guaranteed that they let you in again, but at least I'd say you have a good card to play by showing them that you're on a new exemption only because your Elite is still processing.

So you payed the initial fee already right? In that case, maybe a good idea to print the receipt and show it in case they reject you in: "I'm waiting for the Elite Visa, I applied already but still not ready so I *needed* to do another bounce"

Ok, let's clarify concepts.

Your school made paperwork to apply for a ED visa. In the consulate they will use those documents to (hopefully) grant your visa to you. In the moment the visa is granted, you have 3 months to enter the country under that visa, and since you enter, you will receive a 90 days permission of stay.

The course dates are only important for obtaining the visa (maybe the consulate asks to see your flight in) not for entering the country.

But still you should talk with your school, because if you paid already but are not attending... that is not a good deal and not a good idea regarding visa.

Thanks Tod.

I get the police background check anyway, just in case, better to carry more than needed than to miss something 😅

Thank you.

I can show my last year thai passbank with almost monthly transfers from my country. At the time of the trip it will have way more than . Not sure if I need to show something from my Spanish bank accounts... I even could show statements for my monthly taxes in Spain from the small business I get my money from. But I'm not sure if it will be enough.

So, from your experience, nowadays Vientiane (one year rule), Yangon, Penang and Kota Bharu would be OK fir 2nd ED? As said, I'm ready for an interview both chat and reading/writing - at least if they don't use jargon and speak relatively slow 😅

@Amornrat *********

which one would you recommend for a second ED this month? My school recommended HCMC or Penang...

I was thinking in HCMC because I could fly via Da Nang from CM, spend a few days in the area (I like so much) and come back to Chiang Mai avoiding the Don Mueang and BKK airports; the avoiding those entry ports is the main reason for me to choose HCMC.

If you think that HCMC is a hassle, would you recommend Penang or Vientiane? Or any other? I'm aware of the 1-year rule in Vientiane.

I have all my documents, don't worried about a test/interview, etc

Thanks in advance.

Define "conflicting information"...

If you enter on September 11th with a visa exemption you must go out on October 10th.

Not 11th, not 12th.

It's 30 days INCLUDING THE DAY YOU ENTER