DrJack54

They are wrong or you did not understand what they were saying

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Perhaps there is particular time of the year that you would likely to be in Thailand eg Xmas.. Keep in mind that extension renewal has a 30 day window and 45 at some offices. Unlike extensions marriage there is no under consideration period.

Some clear information from ubonjoe in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1126146-piggy-back-visa-for-mom/

If it was your first extension how did you provide tm47

Perhaps choice of border crossing perhaps not using an agent. However certainly not his visa history. Having been on continuous extensions from a non O-A is very different that back to back tourist visas and visa exempt entries and even non ED. People in their droves have been exiting Thailand and return visa exempt to kill off their non O-A. Including border crossings.

OP, here is a thread. Take note of first reply from ubonjoe.....

The chap I quoted was stating that METV was designed for people using Thailand as a base and traveling around Asian countries. That's nonsense. Some use it to max out time spent in Thailand. No rule preventing that. By way of example the 60 day stamp per entry can be extended by 30 days. 1900b

According to who.

30 days has nothing to do with it. If you return to Thailand with reentry permit you do not need to file a TM30. You can stay out of Thailand as long as you like. Just as long as you return within your extension and reentry permit expiry.

Don't really follow your post. The issue for me was that my bank bank had zero transactions for various months. Hence they wanted bank statements. With me pointing out that this had never been an issue previously and that I keep 800+ all year round in a dedicated bank account. I had to "debate" with senior io. As for the TM47... because I was sent back to document check the person doing that requested TM47. "Where TM47" Experiences vary as is always the case.

A non O marriage is a visa. It provided a 90 day permission of stay and you then subsequent ongoing extensions. A ME Non O marriage is a visa valid for 12 months. Two different animals.

Some folk want to exit as little as possible Some others want to travel a lot to places such as Saigon. As I and couple of others have pointed out. Forget the notion of triple entry tourist visa. That was replaced by METV years ago. As I post earlier. That visa can provide stay of almost 9 months. Where are you currently located?

Your post is correct. Regarding the visa exempt entry not being on offer was just typical from PoiPet crossing. If he for example been entering friendship bridge ...would not have an issue.

Good news. To be clear for others ....don't be concerned if your permission of stay expires during under consideration period. The pause button has been hit.

Your two cents is correct.

Should be fine BTW it's not visa on arrival it's visa exempt entry. Where are you currently.

OP, this is where you are confused. It's seems you have a METV. There is no "triple entry" about it. To maximize the stay in Thailand with this visa you would exit and reenter just prior to expiry. That would stamp you in for another 60 days. To exit Thailand after that you would need a reentry permit. In your case that would be done prior to May 12. In all that visa can provide almost 9 month stay.

You would not be on overstay.

I'm banking on no such rule. So a guy been in Thailand for 5+ years on extensions based on marriage gets divorced and needs to exit Thailand. Needs to do that by AIR and cannot exit via land! Say what.

OP, you had visa valid till may 12. You tried to enter post that date. Not possible. However don't understand why you were not allowed entry with visa exempt 30 day stamp. However anything possible at Poipet. BTW think you should remove or edit your copy of eVisa. Or blank out personal information. Mod can remove if your edit period closed.

You will be fine.

Did not suggest that he try again Was looking for reason why he had issue at that land border. May assist others.

1. By land you will be permitted entry unless you have already made 2 visa exempt entries via land. 2. If denied entry at arrival at Thai airport you would be flown back to where you departed from. Most commonly at your expense. What is your history in Thailand. What is your current status? New passport does not help.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1285997-visa-agent-pattaya/