I’m not so sure it’s going to be next month. The visa-free policy is now squarely in the government’s sights yet there is no official return to 30 visa-free days yet, but the political signal is unmistakable.

James Mitchell Fair enough, I do, but they are two different entry schemes, so it’s worth using the correct term since people rely on accurate information in an advice forum.

James Mitchell that is not a VOA, that is an exemption.

Bent Sennenwaldt it’s talk, and only talk until published in the Royal Gazette.

My immediate thought is that you will be admitted without any problems

Michael Lucken I think the issue is more about the number of entries vis a vis the appropriate visa or not.

Fellcor Lim there are signs at fast-track to submit your boarding card with your passport.

Makes no difference so those people are guilty of disinformation. What the business class ticket gets you is a fast-track and one is still required to meet all entry requirements. You need to present your boarding card to the IO.

For a one year extension?

Apply for your Non-O before coming to Thailand. You don’t need the Thai bank account to apply though you will need to meet the embassy’s financial requirements with documentation from a current account . You arrive in Thailand with the Non-O, and go open a bank account. You will need other documents but the bank will let you know what you need.