ToneBone

We know AseanNow exists. We read information before beginning our SE Asia adventure, Often? No... but we're here now. We know Extensions exist. Have we researched about it? Does it apply in this case? Are they straight-forward? New ball game to us. We know Land crossings exist. Have we researched about it? Does it apply in this case? Are they straight-forward? New ball game to us. Again welcome to buy, accuse, close the thread as you wish. Shame though, forum members we're helping 😞

Welcome to think but genuine. Honest plan for 2024 was to fly in/out repeatedly on the Visitor Exemption, never overstay, have paperwork in order in advance and continue. Now, after a polite conversation with an immigration officer we have been told to get a Tourist Visa next time. so here we are, asking for thoughts/plans/ideas/anything/everything. Close the thread if still concerned and we'll learn what we can where we can. Obviously as regular international visitors AseanNow, which we have used for information in the past, would be a good place to start 😕

Worth a shot. Never done it before. Tbh, the event caught us by surprise. Whole ball game needs consideration for sure.

Absolutely, we have no plan to take the return flight immigration risk!

Maybe also worth note, before the immigration stoppage happened, as usual we had the next in/out booked and planned. So, currently have an BKK - KUL - (2 days Malaysia) - KUL - BKK 18th July booked and paid for... ☹️

Exactly that 🙂 but... we haven't used any land border entries. Will search for a topic i can view on the subject, could be worth a shot.

Exactly that 🙂 but... we haven't used any land border entries. Will search for a topic i can view on the subject, could be worth a shot.

Here's the link to the 6 in 1 year ruling: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thailand-visa-latest-update "Those who arrive at the airport without a prior visa will continue to receive a 30-day stamp up to 6 times per calendar year."

Hello AseanNow, first post 🙂 Entered Thailand yesterday on a Visitor Visa. Was stopped, taken to the interview area and questioned. After a brief chat I was allowed through (phew!) and was told I need a Tourist Visa for next time. (backstory: post covid, tripped around SE Asia, fell in love with Thailand and was this year visiting different areas in Bangkok with a view to eventual property/residence/retirement) It was the 6th time we had entered Thailand with every 'visa run' done safely with whole days out of the Country. Wasn't aware of any 6 visits max rule but did just now find something online which mentioned a '6 visits max in 1 calendar year' requirement. Bah! Moving on... What are the options at this time? Currently in Thailand and due to exit July 16th. Tourist Visa will require a UK trip. Do appreciate Thailand is going through major changes on Visas, i.e. Nomad Visa, Tourist visa/exemption days, etc. Thank you in advance for reading and any advice! 🙂