stuarty

Having said that, the boss cop's rationale is suspect, as you would be unlikely to fly the coop if the going sentence is only 10,000 baht or similar, and you have a Thai wife. Did they also make you pay the 20,000 at the station?

yes.

That's couldn't care less, buddy.....

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Would expect nothing less from a Kiwi.

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Chameleon Harris? Surprised Drumpf didn't go for that one.

What about in Phuket? Where should I look for a high-end sofa.

It's 10,000 baht for the DTV extension. I guess I'm assuming everyone is like me -- I'd rather spend that money on a flight and take a holiday instead of giving it to immigration. It's not yet established what will be the cost of DTV extension. Most think it will be same as other visas, i.e. B1,900. Also if you travel out and back in within the 180 days, the 5 years visa will cost B10,000 total (ok plus travel costs).

I'm comfortable with 'unlimited'

I certainly hope the DTV does allow consecutive multiple 180 day entries for the 5-year validity of the visa, but ........... But nothing: Section 3 Aliens who wish to apply for permission to enter the Kingdom as a special case under this Announcement shall apply for the visa of type "Special Tourist Visa (Destination Thailand Visa: DTV)". The visa can be applied for at Thai embassies or consulates abroad and is valid for an unlimited number of times within the five-year validity period of the visa.

So basically if using extensions (cost not confirmed yet but either B10,000 or B1,900 prolly). You only have to leave every 360 days then return?