I have never been checked. I read somewhere they only check if, you volunteer, they've been tipped, you're obviously bringing in more than your quota (6 gold watch, 1 wrist). I don't know how true it is. The only time I have seen people getting check are those people who travel with 12 suite case, ( I didn't say Indian, I am sure other people do it too)

KInda depends.. Do you intend to leave your windows open all day and night, year round? Or only maybe in the spring time. It makes a difference.

Last time I made that run, I was on the other side of the border just long enough to eat lunch.

I found easier to cross by land. With planes you have to wait at the airport each way, check-in, blah blah.

That happens sometimes. For me once or twice a year. I have started transfers that said a few seconds, later I get an email that says a few days. I started a new transfer the next day for the same amount, got within a few seconds, the original transfer finally came through after a few days.

I don't know my longest run, I have a few long term visas (marriage, work, volunteer). I have had several back-to-back tourist visas. I don't think I have ever had a visa exempt. I have been here 9 years. They really don't seem to care too much. I have been question twice while coming in (once by land, once by air). Both times the Immigration Officer made comments like "next time you come back...", they knew I am a habitual tourist.

I think the trick is just to not be a jerk (Swiss).

I often wondered if you have to study Thai. If you can here to study English, then the test would be real easy and you wouldn't have to worry about getting the boot.

bus tickets.. It's "onward travel" not "onward flight". The last time I did this, I bought tickets from Hat Yai to penang, 12go.asia, it was like $12/USD, That was a couple of years ago (pre covid), the prices might have gone up some.

@Henrik ****

Or save yourself some time and frustration, get it done right the first time and use an agent? Up to you, as they say.

@Nigel *************

"...ridiculously stupid question..", it's a must. God made idiots sole for entertainment purposes.

@Matthew *********

That's what it looks like to me, but I am not authority on such matters.