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What is the cheapest way for a retired expat to stay in Thailand for 3-4 months or more?
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a year ago
Can I extend my stay in Thailand by crossing over to Laos and re-entering for another visa exemption?
12 comments
a year ago

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Has the visa exemption rule in Thailand changed from 60 to 30 days?
Derrick ********
Not yet
a month ago
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Can I apply for TDAC online if I have a flight tomorrow?
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Can be done on arrival at the airport before customs
a year ago
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Can I travel to Thailand three times a year without a visa if my total stay is less than 90 days?
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@Brandon ***********
 oh right.. I didn’t know that.. everybody has to fill that in right?
a year ago
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Can I travel to Thailand three times a year without a visa if my total stay is less than 90 days?
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Doesn’t he need to fill in the DTAC visa anyway?
a year ago
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Can I extend my stay in Thailand by crossing over to Laos and re-entering for another visa exemption?
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@Lynnette ******
 never filled anything in previously in all the six years going to Thailand.. none of the above answers my question either
a year ago
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Can I extend my stay in Thailand by crossing over to Laos and re-entering for another visa exemption?
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@Lynnette ******
 not after May 1st apparently
a year ago
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Can I extend my stay in Thailand by crossing over to Laos and re-entering for another visa exemption?
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@Graham *****
 none so far as I don’t have to until 1st May for the trip this year
a year ago
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What are the recommended visa agencies in Pattaya?
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@Steve *****
 what was the overall cost/ layout please?
a year ago
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What is the cheapest way for a retired expat to stay in Thailand for 3-4 months or more?
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Does anybody ever cross the border to get passport stamped and get another visa
a year ago
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What is the cheapest way for a retired expat to stay in Thailand for 3-4 months or more?
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@Graham *****
 defo over 50
a year ago
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