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Before Covid I was able to enter Thailand as Visa Exempt for 30 days. I exited Thailand and returned several times and always received another 30 day stamp. During covid, entries seemed to get stricter, so I purchased a single entry 60 day visa through the Chicago Thai consulate. On entry, I was asked for covid docs, hotel reservation and return flight. After covid subsided, I always purchased a single entry visa, but was not asked for a return flight document. The last time I was in Thailand was Jan & Feb this year for 6 weeks on this type of visa. This trip I arrive in Thailand on Dec 30 2024. With the new VE rules I can stay for 60 days, so no need to purchase a single entry visa. I will have a ticket to Cambodia to show exit if asked. It will be one way so not to look like a visa run. After several days in Cambodia I will return to Bangkok on a one way ticket for a new VE stamp. I will have my original return to the US ticket in case I am asked to show it. I will probably not stay more than 60 days in Thailand total. Any holes in this plan, but want to make sure I can exit and return.

Thank for the response. It simplifies things if I can get a new 60 day stamp. My return flight on Feb 28 is at 2:15am. I should be going through immigration before midnight on the 27th which is day 60. I can check into my flight beginning at 11:15pm and am usually first in line. I am business class so security is also faster. So I think I will be ok. Thanks again.

I am a U.S. citizen. I was last in Thailand in January and February on a 60 day single entry visa. I will be in Thailand beginning on Dec 30th 2024 and leave on Feb 28 2024, 60 days. Under the new visa rules I do not need a visa, only a stamped entry. However, I want to travel to Cambodia for a few days and the return to Thailand. Will I get a new 60 day entry stamp? I will still leave on Feb 28 (have ticket), or do I need a 60 day multiple entry visa? ETA, do I need it?

I have a question about staying in Thailand. I am a U.S. citizen so I qualify for a visa exempt entry. On some previous visits I have just applied online for a 60 day e-visa before my trip, with a U.S. Thai Consulate, since my stay was over 30 days. My last visit was in July and August 2023 for 30 days so no 60 day e-visa was necessary. I will going to Thailand again in January 2024. I plan to stay for 6 weeks. I will have a return ticket. Instead of applying for a 60 day e-visa, I want to know if I can visit another SEA country for a few days, and then return to Thailand and get another 30 visa exempt stamp which would cover the rest of my 6 week stay. My return ticket is dated past 30 days, but within 60 days. In the past I have heard that Thailand may not want to issue another 30 day exempt visa. Please clarify. Also, If I get a 60 day e-visa and want to travel to another country during the 60 days, I would need either a multiple entry e-visa or apply for a re-entry permit at an immigration office. Are there any immigration offices near Asok? Thanks