Yes. You dont need to do the 30 day extension. Just pop down to malaysia before your 60 days is up and youll get another 60 days when you come back in. You cant do this over and over again but once is fine.
I think youre thinking of getting a 60 day TR visa before you arrive in thailand. You apply for this online at this address. Then ypu go to immigration office any day before your 60 runs out and get a 30 day extension.
Check the date they stamp on your passport before leaving immigration. I've heard of stories of showing a 60 day visa and still only getting stamped for 30 days
Just enter on visa exemption (30 days) and then any time before it runs out go to your local immigration office and get a 30 day extention for 1900 baht each.
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