FARANG KIWI

Visited Korat Immigration today to extend stay of visa - all went well 60 days issued. However just taken a closer look at the Immigration stamp and now wondering if I have spotted a Typo and if anyone else has seen this before? The last line "specified HERN in offenders will be prosecuted" Perhaps it was supposed \ meant to say "Here In"? .

Yes. Ditto, This week Korat used paper clip with TM30 filing.

Is any one aware of minimum night stays if passing from Thailand to Cambodia ( especially if all you want is a quick tuen around for a 45 day stamp coming back into Thailand )

Thnx UJ.

Considering using this Cambodian boder in the Trat province. Has anyone any experience of using this border check point? What is the border fee? Are they Farang friendly? Any 'extra' charges levied by staff? Thanks in advance....

Ticket was return BKK \ LHR \ Return ( Business ) paid 90K BHT back in May 22

555 - No Taxis waiting or arriving at the Airport due to the heavy rains.

- Flew Oman Air from UK to Bangkok - No request for proof at all of onwards travel was asked for at UK check in. - Upon arrival at Swampy Immigration I was accompanied by Thai wife ( who took different inspector lane ) - I was asked how long I intend to stay - I replied 45 days ( and pointed over to where my wife was standing ) - I was then asked what were my plans after 45 days to which I replied go to immigration and extend based on marriage to a Thai - No further questions and got a 45 day stamp ???? All too easy!

So post 01st October, will Land Border entries be stamped with 45 days ( same as Air Border entries ) ?? Thnx in advance :)

Yep. Eneter Laos. Turn around and come straight back in again ( same day )

Would be really awesome to get a trip report from you after your return. Especially costs \ transport options that you used to move around... Cheers

I have Bought and Sold Vietnam Dong at VASU on Sukumvitt Road ( near Soi 11 )

Lasting untill 31st March 2023 ( for 6 months ) 45 Days on entry for Visa Exampt and Visa on Arrival = 30 days https://thethaiger.com/news/national/visa-extensions-for-foreign-visitors-to-thailand-coming-in-october This is great news....

Below is a copy of the previous visa....

UJ are you saying that ALL Laos Visa's are issued for 30 day entries?

Thanks UJ. I probably should have mentioned that the reason for the 1 day Laos visit is to 'Do a border run and gain a 30 day stamp on Thai re-entry'.....

Last entered Laos Jan 2019 ( pre covid times ) via Chiang Khong ( 1 day visit visa ) Think I remember buying the 1 day visit visa at the Thai side of the Chiang khong land border ( friendship bridge 4 ) Is that still the correct way to go to access Laos from Chiand Khong? I read here and Online about the Laos E-Visa, however these days Chinag Khong is NOT listed as an allowed port of entry for E-Visa! Thanx in advance.....

Yeah, like not sure what this is then!!

As usual - Many thanx UJ ????

Having two passports I'm now wondering if I can get 4 Border runs per calender year? Is the number allowed of 2 x per year limited to just the Passport or the actual person?

Many Thanks DJ

If one makes a border crossing say from Laos into Thaiiland and gets a 30 Day Visa Exempt entry.... Can that 30 Day Visa Exempt entry then be extended at Thai Imigration for another 30 days, just like an Intl. Airport Visa Exempt entry ?

Thanks Joe, thought there had to be something else to the story ????

Back in June 2022, my Thai wife with an expired Thai passport ( exp Jan 2022 ) applied for a Thai Pass which was approved and issued with speed. An expired Thai passport was a non issue.... Hope this helps someone...

Did this myself in Korat 12 days ago now. Fairly easy - needed to sight original plus photocopy of marriage certificate. Took 35 minutes all up.