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Did exactly this a few months ago now at a Weekend. They asked for 2,000 Baht.... ( Room for negotiation was not offered! ) Over and back within 40 minutes - No questions...

I would enter Thailand ( from Sweden ) on Visa Waiver - 30 Days Then go to Immigration within those first 30 Days and apply for 90 day Visa which will give you time to season funds. Then in the last 30 Days go back to Immigration and get the one Year Non O Visa for 12 months.

Even better news! The 30 + 60 can then be extended by an addition 30 days ( 30 + 60 + 30 = 120 Days in country ) This is offered and provided at every Immigration Office ???? I do this as often as I require..... Means that you only have to leave Thailand 3 times per year Max....

Still using days of the initial 30 day Visa exempt..... About 16 days still to run then the 60 days starts ????

Fair question.. Only realized once I arrived home and scanned it into the PC!!

Got the attached 60 Day Extension stamps TODAY - 20th June 2023 As you will see somehow Immigration stamped it as provided tomorrow ( 21st June ) Sure all will look normal tomorrow!!! Just wondering if open to any issues??

I had the same request for a TIN recently from First Direct bank in the UK. As I was staying in Thailand on visa exempt and extensions ( and not a citizen or resident ) they eventually accepted that I was UK based.....

Extending the the MEV by 60 days was something I had never considered 'doable' Would it be possible to then further get a 30 day extension too?

And that initial 60 day extension can then be extended for a further 30 days ( once only )

Yes, for sure - I saw the V.O.A desk on Sunday just gone ????

Yes. There is the Bus from Ubon to Paske. Also a few Mini Vans around again Border to Ubon. Also many Touts around the exit on the Thai side offering a lift here or there etc....

Chonk Mek - Border Bounce - Report.... So drove to Chong Mek Border from Korat. Using a UK passport. Parking was tight around the border point however took the last parking space on the main drag. >> Departed Thai Immigration - no question \ no issues at all. >> On the Laos side - visited the Visa on Arrival counter Had form pre-printed and already completed It was a Sunday and the requested amount in Thai Baht was 2,000 Asked why so expensive and was told prices have gone up Sticker put in passport and proceeded through Laos immigration >> Went straight back to Laos Departures No question \ no issues - the man just said 'you go back now?' >> Entered Thai immigration entry point Fingerprints and a TM6 form had to be filled in ( do not know why need for TM6 ) Again no issues \ no questions - was given the expected 45 day stamp >> All in took 50 minutes as it was our 1st visit at Chong Mek It was easy please, smiles from officials on both sides all the way. Would definitely use this location for a Border Bounce again.

Will be doing exactly that this coming Sunday. Will post a trip report soon after.

From 01.00am Monday..... < Link to Bangkok Post removed > https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/accredited-covid-19-Vaccine.pdf No time to go and get Jabbed now, if you are not already Jabbed. The new rules will last at least until the end of January 2023. Covid-jab rules for travellers confirmed.pdf

As of NOW you MUST be JABBED for C19. https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/accredited-covid-19-Vaccine.pdf < Link to Bangkok Post removed >

This list of allowed vaccines and does numbers may also help... https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/accredited-covid-19-Vaccine.pdf

45 Days visa exempt entry ends on 31st March 2023... Then reverts back to 30 days.

Anyone else noticed that TransferWise UK > Thailand now takes till next working day? A few weeks back it was 7 seconds! Anything to do with UK change to Winter time?

Anyone else noticed that TransferWise UK > Thailand now takes till next working day? A few weeks back it was 7 seconds! Anything to do with UK change to Winter time?

Looking \ planning to do a Border Bounce next month at Chong Mek. Any feedback from anybody that has recently been across just for a new 45 day stamp?

Yes. Your logic and planning is correct ????

UJ, I require to do a 'Border Bounce' early in 2023. Nong Khai, Mukdahan and also Chong Mek ( which I had never considered ) are all 5 hours away from my home, so from what you wrote about Chong Mek sounds an attractive option! - What are the parking options\ parking charges at Chong Mek? - No Bridge and no Buses also makes it sound like a care free option. - Are there any 'extra charges' levied by immigration staff at either side at Chong Mek? - Ubon is always a great place to stop off for a night or two...

Have used Dee Money many times = THB to GBP Works 'sweet as'... Funds normally appear +1 day after Thai side initiation of Transfer.

Yes of course ???? T.I.T

Not striclty true about 30 day first. Just last week extended ( on Married to a Thai basis ) from Visa Exempt entry to 60 days. Yes the Immigration Officer suggested you can do 30 + 60 however explained only needed 50 days becuase leaving Thailand and no further questions. 60 days issued from a visa exempt. Hope this assists.