Does This Work?

[thaiman]

is this method currently working:

visa run 60 day extend for 30 days (tv)

then border run get another 30 days (voa)

then visa run 60 day extend 30 days (tv)

etc.

?

[astral]

In theory Yes.

It is too early to see if practice matches the theory.

[lopburi3]

Currently there should not be any problem doing that. Normally the only problems arise when you get close to the 90 day entry without visa limits.

[jeebusjones]

This is what I've been doing. I'll be going to Laos tomorrow to apply for my second tourist visa since October 1, so I'll let you know if I'm successful.

[TerryLH]

The embassy might be closed 6 March because of a holiday.

[llothar]

If this means you have a TV with double entry then the answer is: NO.

You will not get a VOA if you have one more valid entry on a visa.

[lopburi3]

If this means you have a TV with double entry then the answer is: NO.

You will not get a VOA if you have one more valid entry on a visa.

I do not see any mention of a two entry tourist visa but in any case it would be up to the officer and if asked politely most do in fact seem to allow a visa entry to be used later.

[soap]

what the head immigration officer told me at mai sai,

you can do 3x30 day border runs=90days

then obtain a tv =60days+30day ex (extention cost 1,900B)

then you can extend your tv for 7 more days (cost 1,900B)

he said has long has you have stayed 180days or more in thailand from the start of your border runs to the finnish of your tourist visa inc extentions

you can then do another 3x30 day border runs

the officer seemed to know what he was talking about

hope its of help

[sceadugenga]

what the head immigration officer told me at mai sai,

you can do 3x30 day border runs=90days

then obtain a tv =60days+30day ex (extention cost 1,900B)

then you can extend your tv for 7 more days (cost 1,900B)

he said has long has you have stayed 180days or more in thailand from the start of your border runs to the finnish of your tourist visa inc extentions

you can then do another 3x30 day border runs

the officer seemed to know what he was talking about

hope its of help

When did you get told this Soap?

On 25th Feb I got told to go back to doing visa runs at Mae Sai. This was 60 days after obtaining a tourist visa for the first time.

Probably only the third secretary of the second head immigration officer though.

Edited March 6, 2007 by sceadugenga

[soap]

what the head immigration officer told me at mai sai,

you can do 3x30 day border runs=90days

then obtain a tv =60days+30day ex (extention cost 1,900B)

then you can extend your tv for 7 more days (cost 1,900B)

he said has long has you have stayed 180days or more in thailand from the start of your border runs to the finnish of your tourist visa inc extentions

you can then do another 3x30 day border runs

the officer seemed to know what he was talking about

hope its of help

When did you get told this Soap?

On 25th Feb I got told to go back to doing visa runs at Mae Sai. This was 60 days after obtaining a tourist visa for the first time.

Probably only the third secretary of the second head immigration officer though.

the officer i spoke to.i believe he his the head of the office,i should know his name because i have known him for over 5 years i think he his police but not sure,when you apply for your visa etc he sits on the left hand side,he speaks very good english.

i was asked by some farang if this was possible and though i have a one year marriage visa i said i would ask when i applied for my one year visa 10 days ago

take a copy of my post and go and talk to the guy yourself,you should find him very helpful