Some of the comments on this site re legality,are somewhat suspect.

Having visited Thailand many times,for months at a time,and married to a Thai national,( now divorced)I have a certain amount of knowledge on the country.

The difference between legal and illegal is a fine line in my opinion.

Examples are the frequent bribing,offers of financial inducement,riding motorcycles without a helmet, prostitution; and it is prostitution don't kid oneself!

Having said that,I love the country,was married to a Thai,( previously mentioned) have a gorgeous 22 years old mixed race daughter,and think the country is wonderful!

But yes shortcuts occur,often not legal,and possibly a lot more than many countries! Though maybe not Nigeria...? Yes I have been there many years ago when my dad worked there....

I am 66 years old,and have visited Thailand many times on a visa exemption stamp. Only returned in February this year. So could I apply for a 90 days Non O visa; or do I need a certain amount of money in the bank. My pensions are over the required amount of 65,000 baht per month.

A difficult one, but I'll try to assist.

I was married to a Thai for 12 years; the ' celebration' was in Udon Thani,her home area. But had to go to Bangkok to get the marriage authenticated. We both returned to the UK in April 2002,legally married. I did pursue authentication in the UK,but was informed not necessary.

A Magistrates court in Peterborough in 2012 dissolved the marriage in December of that year. If your marriage was registered in the UK no problem,contact the said office and they can advise. As a British national I would suggest your marriage would have to be registered, with the British Embassy in Bangkok.

Land crossings are up to three a year presently. I did just that to Cambodia from Pattaya,in . Though all my exits were infact in 2024,last one in late December. Returned to the UK on February 11th 2025.

Absolutely Bonnie! I would suggest the Thais need a lot of help; hence making it difficult for foreigners and the help they can offer,would be ludicrous! And don't forget the income Thailand relies on for tourism!

Still nothing in stone! All plans and possibilities only at present!

Hogwash! Nothing confirmed,and how quickly do procedures change in Thailand...? They love the tourist's revenue!

I've done it three times over the last 6 months!

Spot on Shane! 😉

Nothing set in stone yet re reverting to 30 days! And Thailand loves the tourist's money!