I have a business in Myanmar. I hold a US passport and come into Thailand on 30-day stamps and have been for the past ten months. I generally stay for three weeks, then go to Yangon for one week. I have an apartment in Bangkok (rental). Sometimes, I travel elsewhere, like New York or Berlin. Monthly travel is not a problem.
This last time I came in, at Suvarnubhumi, I was questioned by immigration (asked what I was doing in Thailand). I'm not working here, mostly just kickboxing and doing some writing. I have no problem showing 20,000 baht in cash at any time, and I have no problem buying plane tickets in advance to show I intend on leaving.
Question: how long can I do this? How long can I get tourist stamps without applying for a visa? I was thinking of starting an office here, but the regulations are too cumbersome (with the local hire requirement and filings), so I'd rather not bother, but I'd like to keep staying in Thailand and kickboxing and enjoying life. What's the best course of action with regards to immigration and visas?
Note: Ideally, I would like to continue staying in Thailand for three or four weeks at a time, then travel outside (to Myanmar or elsewhere) for a week or two before returning for another three or four weeks. I just don't want hassles at immigration.
Also: Please note I am 32 years old. I do not believe I qualify for a non-O visa.
How many tourist stamps can a US passport get?
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I have a business in Myanmar. I hold a US passport and come into Thailand on 30-day stamps and have been for the past ten months. I generally stay for three weeks, then go to Yangon for one week. I have an apartment in Bangkok (rental). Sometimes, I travel elsewhere, like New York or Berlin. Monthly travel is not a problem.
This last time I came in, at Suvarnubhumi, I was questioned by immigration (asked what I was doing in Thailand). I'm not working here, mostly just kickboxing and doing some writing. I have no problem showing 20,000 baht in cash at any time, and I have no problem buying plane tickets in advance to show I intend on leaving.
Question: how long can I do this? How long can I get tourist stamps without applying for a visa? I was thinking of starting an office here, but the regulations are too cumbersome (with the local hire requirement and filings), so I'd rather not bother, but I'd like to keep staying in Thailand and kickboxing and enjoying life. What's the best course of action with regards to immigration and visas?
Note: Ideally, I would like to continue staying in Thailand for three or four weeks at a time, then travel outside (to Myanmar or elsewhere) for a week or two before returning for another three or four weeks. I just don't want hassles at immigration.
Also: Please note I am 32 years old. I do not believe I qualify for a non-O visa.