@Maxim **********

All of our prescreened clients were able to pass without issues, though some did need a bit of extra screening.

For requests clients, this shouldn't affect anything and the process should remain pretty straightforward. We all received the update on the same day it was announced, so things were a little hectic at first.

And what are we supposed to do with this one?

@Luc ***********

Won't be a issue if you are flying from your home country into Thailand.

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@Ian *******

Yes, if you flew straight from Thailand back to your home country, that might be fine.

But most of what immigration checks is tied to your arrival details, like the TDAC. It logs the country you departed from, and if you’ve submitted multiple TDACs they can see that quickly.

They usually cannot see whether you had a layover somewhere, switched planes, returned to your home country, and then later flew to another country before coming to Thailand on a direct flight.

So the safest option, especially if you have a long exemption use history, is to make sure your flight details and layover information match the same trip from your home country.

@Nick ******

Not easy to verify, we will have to wait and see how they decide to enforce. They emphasize the speed of screening throughout the announcement, so it’s safe to assume this will play a role in how the process is handled.

@Nick ******

It is hard for them to check this.

We expect them to be more relaxed if you are flying, or traveling across a border from your from your home country.

Some people are getting mixed up about this. The update mainly affects those staying in Thailand long term while using repeated visa-exempt entries. In the past, enforcement depended heavily on the officer you met, so some travelers were allowed through while others were turned back. That unpredictability might still happen, but now the rule is clearly stated: two or more exempt entries can trigger issues (so expect 100% issues if you are within that bracket).

If you are flying in directly from your home country, immigration tends to be far more relaxed.

We can still assist in most situations.

Just reach out and we'll check your case.

If you prefer not to use an agency, your best option is to apply for the visa outside Thailand. If you do that you'll be able to return without any problems.

Related:

As you've already noticed, both the retirement and marriage Non-O routes become tricky when starting from visa exempt, mainly because opening a Thai bank account normally requires a long-term visa first. It creates that catch-22 situation.

We assist with both retirement and marriage Non-O visas, and we can also help with opening a bank account while you are on exempt entry or a tourist visa if your intention is to convert to a Non-O from within Thailand.

If the goal is to stay until May without leaving, the retirement route is usually the most straightforward when going through an agency. It allows everything to be completed within a few days: bank account, Non-O conversion, and the one-year extension. The marriage route is also possible but tends to take longer, and if you rely on an agency for yearly renewals it often ends up costing more over time. The marriage route is best if you plan to work in Thailand or are comfortable handling future renewals yourself.

If you'd rather not convert inside Thailand, another option is to apply for the Non-O in a neighboring country such as Laos (Vientiane or Savannakhet), Vietnam, or Malaysia. That is quite common. You could also wait and apply in the UK before returning later in the year if that fits your travel timing better. Both approaches are valid.

Regarding border runs, yes, you can do runs instead of extending to 90 days. If you already plan to travel to Vietnam or Laos, that works fine. Just keep in mind that border runs have become more strict in 2025. Doing one or two is usually fine, but if you do it repeatedly, immigration may start asking questions about your intent to stay long term (we do offer pre-screening services to avoid issues).

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