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Thanks a lot again for the extra precisions.

Thank you DrJack.

Hi experts,

I'm due a tourist exempt extension next week and I'm in possession of my TM30 that dates to my previous entry in Thailand (1st of November on the TM 30 sheet) and not to my actual latest entry in Thailand last month (9th of December).

Do I need to update it to get a 30-day extension? I get conflicted answers from people around me as well as on the internet.

Thanks a lot in advance.

Thanks all for responding and apologies for the late answer. Totally missed your messages.

So according to @Tod Daniels and his link, people who have a stay permit and working permit in Laos can indeed apply for a METV for Thailand. No need of permanent residence.

This means that the "Proof of Permanent Residence in Lao PDR" stipulated by the Thailand Vientiane embassy website is simply wrong and incomplete.

This is really valuable info for everyone I believe. @MangoKorat@DrJack54@Red Phoenix

Thank you DrJack.

Any special requirements for the SETV ?

Yes, I know for the visa exempt bounces but I just prefer to get a Tourist Visa as I'm planning on an extended stay of 60+ days in Thailand.

2 per calendar year ? I assume you mean there are only 2 allowed if you cross the land border.

Can you choose your preferred day for the appointment or do they randomly choose one for you? I was hoping to go to the embassy on Wednesday.

Thanks a lot for your answers.

I didn't know there was such a thing. I just assumed that having a stay permit based on work would suffice to apply for a METV. I guess not.

So I guess i can only apply for a TV ?

Hi experts,

Does anyone have direct experience with getting a multi-entry tourist visa for Thailand at the embassy in Vientiane ?

I live and work in Laos (got a work permit, stay permit card, working visa) but the requirements in the image I attached below are confusing to me.

What do they mean by "Proof of permanent residence" ?

Does anyone have direct experience ? If I apply today for an appointment can I choose the desired date to go to the embassy ?

Thanks in advance

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No problem, but the Imm Office will most probably transfer your VisaExempt entry stamp from your old passport to your new one, before providing you with the 30 day extension of stay.

Good to know. Thank you.

About the TM30, I already have one that dates back to my previous entry in September, I just need to update it tomorrow. I have a 1-year rental lease.

Thank you.

Hi all,

I entered Thailand visa exempt beginning of the month on my old passport and I've just received my new passport. My visa exempt stamp is due tomorrow.

Can I get a 30 days extension stamp into my new passport at the immigration office tomorrow by showing my old passport alongside my new passport ?

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That's great.

Almost no point for getting a Thai License in that case.

Hi all,

I'm a foreigner who got a Lao driving license for both car and motorbike and from what I read online, i'm allowed to use it to drive freely in Thailand thanks to the bilateral agreements between both countries.

Does anyone have direct experience they can relate ?

My other question is : can I convert my Lao driving license into a Thai one without taking additional tests ?

Best

No one knows ?

Hey all,

I'm a foreigner who speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese already but who would like to take the HSK 6 exam while studying for it in a school in Chiang Mai.

Any recommendations for the best school ? If yes, do they provide a 1 year ED VISA ?

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I've definitely seen the SWIFT option before when I transferred USD from my balance to a classic bank abroad (not a Wise account).

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Wise will automatically convert your USD to THB when transferring to a Thai bank. They will show you the complete breakdown of fees and exchange rate before you accept.

Right I see. I checked, and it's basically the same fee from transferring USD directly to a Thai Bank account than converting your balance to Thai Baht beforehand within wise.

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I'm not sure if the 50k limit still applies for SWIFT using Wise, their website isn't clear about it. https://wise.com/help/articles/2932335/guide-to-thb-transfers

It's indeed not clear at all.

I've got another question : Let's say I have a partner who has a Kasikorn account, could I send that partner money in Thai Baht from my balance knowing that the 50K Thai Baht limit doesn't apply to Kasikorn ? Also, would this be considered as a local transfer ?

Thanks a lot for your answers ! 

Hi all,

I've been reading that Wise limits transfer to Krungsri (50k Baht limit) whereas for example Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn accepts incoming transfer from Wise up to 2 Million Baht.

I have two questions when withdrawing money from Wise to a Thai Bank Account :

- If I have USD in my Balance within Wise, should I first convert it to Thai Baht within Wise and then withdraw it to my bank in Thailand ?

- If I make a direct transfer from USD (without converting to Thai Baht beforehand) within my Wise Balance via SWIFT, does the the 50k Baht Limit to Krungrsi still apply ?

Thank you in advance

Thanks to both of you for the precise answers, I didn't know that you could get a 30 day extension couple of weeks prior. Good to know for the future !

Thanks again.

Hi experts,

My visa exempt stamp is due tomorrow on the 8th of July.

If I go on Monday for an extension would it count as overstay knowing that the immigration office is closed over the week-end ?

Best regards

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Me too. I filled in the T7, gave a copy of passport and stamp, gave a photo and paid 1900 baht. 1 hour later I got my visa extension on my passport .. About my visa expiring on 14th, the officer told me there are no penalties in my case because there were holidays on those days . 

I want to thank everyone in the forum who helped me and gave me the correct information .

I was in the exact same situation as you and they didn't even mention it.

What is "Global" ? You've got a link ?

Thanks for letting me know !

Just went this morning in Chiang Mai. Very smooth process.

Thanks both for the very clear answers.