Timing Of One Year Non-imm 'b' Visa

[MMan]

I received a one year multiple entry non-immigrant 'B' visa issued by a Thai consulate in the U.S. on January 31, 2007. It says 'must be utilized before January 30, 2008.

I will arrive in Thailand April 16, 2007.

How long can I stay in Thailand using this visa?

(1) Jan 30, 2008?

(2) Apr 15, 2008?

(3) 90 days after my last border run prior to Jan 30, 2008?

(4) 90 days after my last border run prior to Apr 16, 2008?

(5) other?

[Maestro]

No. 3 above. Actually, it is advisable to do your last border run on January 29, 2008. It happens very rarely, but I have seen at least one report by a member where the Immigration officer was adamant that “before January 30” means that the latest possible date for entry is January 29.

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Maestro