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I'm in my 40s not working for the short term, doing some slower living/ travel after a tough few years. Lived in Thailand a few times before with work visas pre - Covid. Because of familiarity with the language and culture , Thailand would be the easiest place for me to stay for a while. I recognize that I can't really do that unless I get a work or education visa though. Would be nice to be able to come in and out while I am visiting other SE Asian countries without having to worry about the mood of the IO I happen to hand my passport to. It is what it is. I'll get the tourist visa ahead if I think I want to come back in March, or I will just stay gone longer.

Ok thanks. Sounds like to be on the safe side, I should apply for tourist visa before making definite plans to return.

I have heard this said and seen some sites saying it, but the information may be outdated or inaccurate. If you go in and out as a tourist several times, is there a limit to the total amount of days or months you can stay per year ( or per 6 months) in Thailand? I was in for about 42 days in October to early December, then out for 2 weeks, and am back from late December until early February . I was thinking of returning in late March. I will have stayed in Thailand for a total of about 86 days from late October through Feb 3. Would there be any issue with me returning for another visa exempt entry in late March? Would a land crossing as opposed to flying in make any difference ( I flew in both previous times) Thanks