The point being I didn't just bounce but used Thailand as the main hub of my extended holiday

I am here on a multiple entry visa. I was also here on one last year. However I have never applied for a 30 day extension, and I also visited Laos and trekked in Nepal for over a month last year. This year I again plan to visit Vietnam for a month and the Nepal or India. This a great visa for those that want to spend significant time in Asia but dont want to live here 365. If you want to live here I suggest using this visa only once as a 'test' before applying for something more permanent

Todd Daniels you have the patience of a saint sometimes. Thanks for all your advise to members of this group

As ever super reliable words and advise

@Dannie **************

, thanks, am thinking it was a random miscommunication or misunderstanding that has no validity

@Dannie **************

exactly, and thanks for replying. I understand the visa I have what I dont understans is why did the border control officer say I need a re entry permit?

@Ellie ******

yes, and I said I would be going to Nepal. Which was when the border control person said I would need a re entry permit before I leave. It is this that has confused me.

So why would I need to apply for a re entry permit?

This is what my understanding was from the Thai embassy in London:

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue. You must enter Thailand within the validity of visa. Travellers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand not exceeding 60 days for each entry within the period of 6 months from the date of arrival in Thailand.

Does this mean I have 60 days in total to use between these two dates?