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3 hours ago, mockingbird said:

If you're coming and going all the time for 2/3 weeks then no problem.

If you're effectively living here all the time on various tv\ed visa's and exemptions then a problem.

 

If , like me, you come for 3 months, go home for 2 months, on a cycle, then who knows?

There's a definite risk if you continue to fly in through the bkk airports. It's obviously not back to back continuously living in Thailand, but a grumpy IO could take exception.

3 hours ago, lemonwaterjoe said:

Since when are you doing so and what kind of Visa you use if I may ask?

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2 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

 

 

180 days in a year and refreshing in January is exactly what I was told. 

I'm sure you were told that,  and maybe that's the criteria that particular IO is using,  but it's most definitely not the norm. 

You only have to read the multitude of denial threads over the last few months to know that nobodys getting a clean slate come Jan 1.

OP,  I think you know that both of the bkk airports would of probably have denied you entry.

You're problem going forward will be getting another visa in the region.  A new passport would work, and if I was use I would avoid all airports in future, using land borders only,  and better still... Stay out of Thailand for a few months if you can. 

41 minutes ago, Totoandlilly said:

Is it illegal to live in Thailand on those visas? Not everyone are married/old enough to get the retirement visa or dumb enough to pay a tons of money for a elite visa. As long as he is not working illegally,are a criminal etc there shouldn't be a problem, people that spend money should been treated like a criminals, time the Thai immigration starts to require background check from home country and show you have money from that are earned not in Thailand so they can continue live here on whatever visa they want as there are no options for those.

 

One day the might hit the retirees harder and most of you will moan, some if you guys thinks they because you have retirement visa means you are immune to be affected, no you are not.

Easy there tiger.  I'm 34,so not a retiree,and I just asked a simple question in regards to his recent history, as I spend a lot of time in Thailand on tourist visas myself. 

OP, have you been continuously living in Thailand on tourist/ed visas for 2/3 years? 

15 hours ago, ChiangMaiNomad said:

I have several friends in IT who have already obtained Non-B visas and work permits through a new company called Shelter that was recently certified by the Board of Investment (BOI) in Thailand. They take care of your visa and work permit, taxes, int'l health insurance, bank account setup, and more.

 

Their website (shelter.global) provides the following requirements:

• Are at least 22 years old
• Have either one of the following:
  • An IT-related university degree, plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Any type of university/college/school diploma or certificate, plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Work in software development, blockchain, design, marketing, or other online, tech / digital-related activity
• Have an existing business or client base
• Bill a minimum of $2,500 USD per month
• Commit to a one-year contract

 

@Alex80, since your goal is to move to Thailand permanently in the future, Shelter could be a good option for you and other IT professionals wishing to stay in Thailand long-term.

 

Their pricing is similar to Iglu's (who, from the looks of their website, seems not to be accepting new clients).

This is obviously an advertisement for that website. There is no contact details on the site,  only the option to subscribe i.e it's harvesting email addresses.

It looks like Iglu are attempting a comeback under another name. 

I've a few tourist visa and extensions in my passport over the last few years. I will be flying in to Chiang mai airport on a new tourist visa soon. 

Are there any reports of refusals at this airport for people with tourist visa?

Is there a dress code required at Jomtien immigration?

Hi.

I'm going to immigration in Jomtien to get a 30 day visa extension. I'm staying in a condo. I originally booked this through AirBnb last year, but this time I just contacted the owner directly.

A TM30 hasn't been done.

I have a rental agreement frrom the owner and a letter from the condo management. Is this enough for the TM30? I assume I'll have to pay a fine. Is this correct?

Thanks for all the helpful replies.

I can't imagine having any problems, but good to put my mind ease.

I'm in a fortunate position of being semi retired. I'm Irish, 45 years of age, and as of this year have acquired 2 tourist visas

So, I've spent 3 months in Thailand on visa 1, 3 months back in my home country, then another 3 months on visa 2, and am now approaching the end of a 3 month stint back in my home country, and will be travelling back to Thailand in a couple of weeks on visa 3.  These are the only stamps in my passport.

 I did consider an elite visa, but as I plan to only spend 6 months of the year in Thailand, I didnt think it necessary.

However, reading this forum, there seems to be a few horror stories of late. I'm assuming I won't have a problem, as I'm not using visa's on a back to back basis, and I always carry plenty of cash (a lot more than the stated 20000 baht)

Any thoughts?

I'm in a fortunate position of being semi retired. I'm Irish, 45 years of age, and as of this year have acquired 2 tourist visas

So, I've spent 3 months in Thailand on visa 1, 3 months back in my home country, then another 3 months on visa 2, and am now approaching the end of a 3 month stint back in my home country, and will be travelling back to Thailand in a couple of weeks on visa 3.  These are the only stamps in my passport.

 I did consider an elite visa, but as I plan to only spend 6 months of the year in Thailand, I didnt think it necessary.

However, reading this forum, there seems to be a few horror stories of late. I'm assuming I won't have a problem, as I'm not using visa's on a back to back basis, and I always carry plenty of cash (a lot more than the stated 20000 baht)

Any thoughts?