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@Akim *****
proof of onward travel not required for non-ED.
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@Max *******
that limit isn't set in stone, but indeed it is because the OP is staying too long in tourism-purposed allowances.
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They are doing what they're supposed to. And what you are supposed to do: go home. What do you think gives you the privilege to stay long term in Thailand on exemptions and extensions?

All immigrations offices should refuse the extension in this circumstance.
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@Jay ******
yeah strange. I do vaguely recall that some border was indeed not aware, but it's a bit much to advise against using them to activate a DTV indefinitely. Everyone should by now be aware that it exists.

Besides, you cannot not use a visa if you have one. If you have a DTV, they can't even stamp you in otherwise.
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@Jay ******
where did you hear this? It can't really be true but I'm just interested where this was said.
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@Wayne *******
err, did you read any of the replies?

And I hope we do not have a discussion about whether you can exchange an entry stamp for a different visa at a local immigrations office? This really is established knowledge.
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@Bogdan ******
ah right, then it indeed sounds like it's common.
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@Bogdan ******
strange that Vietnam can do it, I don't think it's very common countries can do it. I also wouldn't put my bets on a second attempt in Vietnam.