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9 hours ago, jacko45k said:

That would require a Multiple Entry TV, the requirements are somewhat more. Check here.

Another option is to try and obtain another Tourist Visa at a Thai Embassy in Malaysia/Lao/ Vietnam. There is no written limit, but some nearby Embassies are not issuing more than a single Tourist Visa, and the longer you remain in Thailand the more likely you will be scrutinized on entry. Recently they have become stricter and at some point you would likely be refused entry.  

so I have just read on the website For Multiple Entries (stay up to 60 days for each entry within the period of 6 months) 

so woulds this mean that I have to cross a border every 60 days for more than 24 hours or how would be the best wqay to do this please in your opinions... ? 

KInd Regards

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, you state "as long as possible" 

Check out a multi entry tourist visa.

METV. Don't be put off by the requirements. That would enable almost 9 months with "clever" use.

As for trips outside of thailand, being UK you are visa exempt 15 days to Vietnam. 

There are also various ways to extend your stay in Thailand.

With what you describe, personally I would not enter los visa exempt and extend then border bounce unless 3 or 4 months is all you want.

Thank you very much for your input that has been very helpful i will look into this multi entry option...

Thank you all very much that has been very helpful for me.....

What is the criteria in which to be able to apply for a work permit in Thailand?

Lets say for e.g.... I went into buissness with my Thai friend... we opened a shop either a bar, restaurant, café etc something along those lines I understand that I would own 49% and they would own 51%...… But whats the criteria which I would be able to obtain a work permit?

And how long are work permits generally issued for?

Kind Regards.. 

5 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

You could get a Tourist Visa online or at a consulate. A single entry for 60 days is given and a 30 day extension can be obtained in Thailand. 

'As long as possible' (ie longer) you would need to look at other options.

Thanks again for the quick reply ….

So presuming after ive done the extension will be possible to cross borders lets say for e.g lao or malaysia and get another re-entry for another 60 days and keep extending for another 30 days...  how many times can you do this? How strict are they on this type of law in Thailand?

1 minute ago, jacko45k said:

More information would help. What passport will you travel on and how long do you want to stay. Do you expect to enter multiple times? 

If you are from a Visa Exempt country and wish to stay only 30 days or less, arrive without a Visa. 

Firstly thankl you for your quick reply..

I will be travelling with a uk passport and I am wanting to stay there for as long as possible as I will be with my thai friend (not Girlfriend)…. 

Hello all I am new to this forum and have never been to Thailand before …...

Was just wondering if some one could advise me on the best visa to apply for please?

Kind regards