@Jeremy **********

Yes , exactly. If your taking the piss then expect a hard time from immigration.

@Craigh ****************

What exactly do you mean by "sending back " denied entry or questioned more ?

@Jason *****

I totally agree , if they were to put a definitive amount of days allowed in a certain amount of time on visa exempt it would be clearer . Everyone would know where they stand , even the I.O'S . It would also save them additional work because less people would attempt to break or bend the rules. If someone attempted to break the rules they deserve to be denied .

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

Thank you . I've just calculated 55 days in the last 6 months . 70 days in total In the last 11 months . That's not including the upcoming trip obviously.

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

Sorry my maths was wrong it's 110 days in Thailand over a 13 month period.

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

OK, thanks . I've spent a total of 70 days in Thailand in the last year , 1 12 day visa exempt , 20 day visa exempt then 33 days METV , my METV is valid until end of June, like I said I arrive next week for 6 weeks . Which in total will be 120 days in Thailand in total over a period of 13 months .

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

I assume you are talking about visa exempt entries only . I entered Thailand in mid January on an METV , stayed 33 days , I am going back next week for 6 weeks on the same METV , which should be OK right ?

@Nongnuch *******

I totally agree with you , the friend was told to do the TM30 at immigration and the friend thought the TM30 was some sort of visa and relayed this to the OP

@Mike ******

The purpose of your visit is holiday , therefore a tourist visa does match your purpose , or am I being naive.

@John *********

OK, thanks .