Roberto ********
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@Charles *********
It's exactly how it works. It's multiple entry, so you can re-enter on the day it expires and get stamped in for another year. I should know. I've done it twice myself!
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@Charles *********
If you're still on the original OA visa you don't need to extend. You just border bounce and get another year for free
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@Martin ********
They have METV which means they get 60 day entry stamp and can extend another 30 after that
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@Dan *******
I think it's related. Using an agent more often than not involves a bribe being paid, which is illegal. Many people downplay this by calling it "tea money", but no matter how you spin it, it's a bribe.
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@Adam *********
Absolutely it depends on the immigration office, but for many people, they have to leave Thailand, re-enter on a tourism entry, and restart the whole process. Thankfully, I'm in a financial situation where I don't need to pay bribes to get an extension!
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@Dan *******
If an agent is bypassing the 400k requirement, it means they are paying a bribe to an immigration officer. It's not a good situation to get into, as it means you are tied to that agent forever. Best to do it legally yourself to avoid problems down the track
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@Brown *******
In that case it's easier to get METV and have zero hassles
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@Brown *******
60-day TR is single entry. Can only get maximum 90 days, not 6 months
Roberto *********
Get a METV, and ignore any posters saying they can "help you". They can't. They just want to scam money