You should check with the embassy of the country you are visiting, some countries allows it some don’t. Normally the embassy website states it

@Von *****

thank you for the unnecessary remark, not sure why you went into this argument that I had no intention to entertain nor to reply to….

@Neil *******

guys should be directed only at

@Von *****

as for some reason he keeps arguing until he offended I really don’t understand what is his problem

@Von *****

I don’t know why you keep on arguing, where is the false information? I’m not telling him that it can be done since it’s only out for a few days, but what’s wrong with checking it out? Even if he is retired what prevents him to get an online job? Sign up for a cooking class, muai Thai or any of the criteria’s? I really fail to understand why you absolutely don’t want him to check? Moreover I am pretty sure he can make up his mind whether it’s a viable option or not he doesn’t need convincing from any Von Vato to convince him of the contrary …… I certainly not trying to convince anyone that is viable 😂

@Von *****

I don’t need to do anything, he can check the requirements with the embassy and he might find a fit and be able to stay in thailand 6 months a year as desired for next 5 years in a single shot, I don’t see how this should not be taken as a possibility. As you really haven’t got the faintest idea of the OP lifestyle present past and future it is rather strange that you rule out possibilities, without mentioning the fact that you want to start an argument when really there isn’t one…..

@Von *****

maybe gather a little information before commenting ?

Check your embassy website you now have DTV visa multi entry valid 5 years with stay of 180 days that can be extended for 180

@Philip ********

if you have time and it’s simple just go to the immigration office and get it done, at the airport is pretty straight forward just consider 30 minutes more in case of a queue, the other thing you can do is compile the form in advance with the picture in this case other than saving 200baht you skip they queue and go directly to the officer.

@David ******

depends which airport, at Don Mueang is after immigration, at Suvarnabhuni depends on which immigration gate, one is before the other you first go through immigration then go to the other gate and get it done, it’s not important before or after as long as you do it before you depart!

@Radost *************************

you don’t know the requirements or cost for the 180 days extension in case you ask for one.