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I am in the same position as the OP . Last time I did this , the check-in lady for the flight seemed to think this was a problem , and did not know about how stays could be extended using extensions and visa runs . Only after consultation with her supervisor did she allow me to proceed . I was quite annoyed having to argue with someone so ignorant who thought they knew better than me . Maybe I will check with the airline before departure this time , just to be sure .

I think there is a dark underside to Thailand which many of us don`t see ( or don`t want to acknowledge ). That`s why I`m careful not to get into disputes with any locals . I live part of the year in Naglang and usually feel fairly safe , although I was surprised to see armed police on duty in the local bank - felt like something out of the Wild West .

IIRC I was asked at check-in for the flight about why my return flight was a few months after the 60 day TV expired . It took a bit of persuasion to convince the grumpy check-in lady that I was not planning to do something illegal.

I booked with Thai ( direct from UK LHR ) . It cost me £ 1050 return . There were some cheaper flights , ie. 800 ish , but these all had long stop-overs . Last time I came over was 2 - 3 years ago and it was half the price .

In the application for the TV is states that a ticket out of the country within 60 days is a requirement ,so it doesn`t really help.

That requirement for a ticket out after 60 days could be difficult - what about those of us who hope to stay 3-5 months and have a return ticket for those dates ?

Perhaps someone should mention here that the border crossing at Mair Sai is not operational at the moment .

I`m reluctant to do anything important on my mobile phone . I prefer to a laptop computer which has anti-virus software for banking and most e-mails . Some of the apps that are available for download to your phone contain info stealing viruses , so not worth the risk .

Regarding the TM 30 . What happens if the hotel hasn`t done this . I often stay at smaller places and don`t have much confidence that they do this stuff . Last time I did an extension ( Udon ) I just filled in the address of the hotel and they never asked any questions .

Thanks - good job I checked . I`ll have to have a look at the map and see where will be most convenient . My base is actually Udon , so maybe Nonghai would be ok .

Hi , in previous years I have stayed in Chiang Rai and crossed the border at Mair Sai to give me 3-4 months stay ( using TV ) . Is the border open now again after Covid ? I read through recent posts but couldn`t find any info. on this . Thanks . Also , is the SETV the best option for me ? I am over 50 but don`t want to retire permanently to Thailand , just spend 5-6 months / year .

I never encountered this until a couple of years ago , again in Pattaya . Small , newish hotel Central area , they asked for 500 upfront deposit . I thought it might be a scam so went elsewhere .