@Roberto ********

I'm going to look into that. Thanks for the info 👍👍

@Brandon ***********

Brandon, I'm not trying to debate with you about it... I get that 100%. "All of her entries......and her total time in Thailand are the 2 important things." Where in the code of regulations for Thai immigration does it say that? Or, is it left to the discretion of the immigration officer, which is probably the case, like many things in Thailand, the Philippines, and other SE Asian countries. It's probably a gray area that left to interpretation by the individual officer. I think that if a 25 year old Filipina is trying to return again and standing at the airport immigration desk, compared to a 60 year old male from the USA, the young Asian will get preferential treatment. I know that's also not etched in stone, but I strongly believe that will happen. And you and I can only set here and 'assume' what will happen, because there's nothing written into the regulations that addresses this situation. The Thai government doesn't want to piss off China, India, the Philippines and other Asiatic partners by refusing reentry after a single flight out and back. But it would not be such an issue refusing a foreigner from north America. It's just politics.

@Daniele **********

She had all that the first time (20k baht cash to show, proof of accommodation and exit flight 30 days from entry) and they didn't ask for any of it. I get it... you have to do it just in case. And you're right, there's potentially many issues staying long term doing border runs, whether by land or air. Sad thing is, like most things in Thailand, there's no hard and fast rules. It's up to the discretion of the officer. Thankfully I'm on a non-o, so I don't have to worry about that. Just trying to help her is all. Thanks

@Roberto ********

This is the first time I've heard about an METV. I did a quick google search and found that a person can stay in Thailand for a maximum period of 60 days each time, during an entry period of 6 months. Max 60 day per 6 months. You can get 120 days coming in on a tourist visa and doing border runs. Why would an METV be better if the person wants to get the most time available on a tourist visa? Thanks for your reply.

@Kool ******

I understand that. I've traveled all over the world and been in and out of countries many times with various immigration statuses. For her, this is her first time to fly out, and she will probably stay in the Philippines for 2-4 weeks. Based on that, I don't think immigration will refuse her entry, at the immigration counter in Suvarnabhumi Airport, when there's a long line waiting, and she's only been out by air once and flew back in. All I was asking is, "is there a set timeframe on how long she must be out of the country before returning by air and starting another round of extensions by land?"

@Brandon ***********

I get that, but she's not trying to "live" in Thailand without a long term visa. She is truly spending time and money in Thailand touring and enjoying the country. With emphasis on spending money here.

I guess the answer to my question then is "no, no regulations specifying the length of time a person must be out of the country by air before returning again."

I've also witnessed first hand how tourists from some countries, SE Asian countries particularly, receive preferential treatment from Thai immigration. The Philippines is one of those countries. That is again nothing etched in stone, but it happens nonetheless.

Thanks for your reply.

@Cory *********

Good answer. Thanks for that

@Dave *******

Seems that sending in increments will be the best way. Just found out that is the breaking point to go from seconds to days. Thanks for your reply

@Stuart ********

Thanks. Good idea to split it up. Not sure if they have daily limits though. I just checked using

@Brandon ***********

method and it seems that 50,000 baht is the breaking point from transferring in seconds and days. I can enter 49,000 and it will transfer in seconds. But when I enter 50k, it says days. So the big question is, if I split it up in less than 50k increments, is there a daily limit that will block me.

@Brandon ***********

Great answer. Thanks for that.