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Thank you so much for all the advice guys.

I'm near Surin Beach and it's the only beach I have visited. But I do feel like I have more bites after I go there... Only swam once but had bites before that.

The Ars repellent and Lemongrass Coil seem to be helping.

I will pick up the Baygon spray and Boots repellent soon if I get more bites.

Thankfully doesn't seem to be bed bugs. Already changed rooms and the bites are too spread out.

Hey guys, been in Phuket for 2 weeks, but getting bitten a LOT lately.. (I've only had 1-2 mosquito bites over last few years (NZ, Aus, HK, TW, Japan)).

Anybody else had issues with insect bites?

The bites are mostly on my legs and spread out-ish. They're about 1cm at its widest point, and turn bright red. I notice new ones mostly when I wake up.

Went out and got these today (couldn't find any DEET spray):

1. Ars Liquid Electric Mosquito Repellent (plugs into wall socket)
2. Coil from Lemongrass House (supposedly all natural, can be used indoors)
3. Citronella Spray

Anybody have advice? These things take a toll on me mentally and I'm really worried about bringing some bugs home when I return in a few weeks.

Will see a doctor if I wake up with more bites tomorrow. Wish me luck lol.

(I have noticed a small insect flying around in my room but quickly lose track of it. Haven't heard any buzzing though. Sandfly from beach?)

Awesome. Thanks so much guys!

Thank you for your reply guys. Great news that I can extend the stay!

I have a return ticket out of Thailand on the 36th day but this probably won't be good enough based on your comments.

Guess I will buy a disposable ticket. Kind of a roundabout way, but seems like I don't have a choice.

BTW, does anybody remember if it is the airline check-in (before my flight into Thailand), or the customs in Thailand that require the return ticket proof?

Thank you. I got confused searching it up on Google and found a post on Migrationoly saying visa cannot be extended if you "landed or crossed into the country and received a visa upon arrival."

You are right though. It does seem to be a "visa exemption" for NZers. Would I be correct in assuming I go to an immigration office for this and pay the 1900 baht?

Would there be any complications on arrival if they see I am staying longer than 30 days? Or will airport customs understand that can apply for an extension?

I'm planning to stay in Phuket for 36 days, and my passport (New Zealand) allows me to apply for a 30 day visa on arrival.

It doesn't seem like I am able to extend this type of visa. I need my passport for work, so I don't have enough days to send it to my embassy for a longer visa before I leave.

Are visa-runs a good idea? Do I need to provide proof that I will leave the country during my stay? And how long will I need to leave for?

Will I be let into the country if my initial flight tickets show that I will stay for 36 days?