Ranong

[PhuketDok]

I currently have a Non-Imm OA Visa which I have been extending for a number of years. My extension of stay expires on June 22. I have recently received a new passport to replace my old passport. I have not visited the Phuket IO to transfer my stamps so my new passport is still empty. I live in Phuket and am planning on driving up to Ranong on June 22 where I will exit Thailand on the same day. I will have both new and old passports with me. I will then take one of the boats to go across the river to Kawthoung, Myanmar where I will enter and exit at same time. Upon returning to Ranong, I will enter Thailand, Visa Exempt with my new passport. I will then follow the process at Phuket IO to switch over to a Non-Imm O Visa.

 

Regarding the above scenario, I have some questions that I would appreciate answers:

1. Does this plan sound possible?

2. Does my current extension of stay expire at midnight on June 21, or midnight of June 22?

3. Can I exit and re-enter Thailand on June 22 (last day of current Extension) and still be able to obtain Visa Exempt visa even though my current Extension of Stay is valid till midnight?

4. Can I re-enter and obtain a Visa Exempt 30 day visa at Ranong?

5. Will I need an air ticket to show I plan to leave within 30 days in order to get the Visa Exempt entry?

6. Should I get my Visa, Extension of Stay, and Re-entry stamps transfered into my new passport at Phuket IO beforehand or can this be done at border?

7. Is it possible to apply for a 90 Day Non-Imm O Visa the Ranong?

 

Thank you in advance for your assistance, 

Phuket Dok

[ubonjoe]

1. It is possible.

2. The 22nd.

3. Yes

    Your extension will become invalid as soon as you depart the country unless you had a valid re-entry permit to use for entry.

4. You will get a 30 day visa exempt entry without a problem.

5. No

6. It could be done either way. At the border they would only transfer your current extension stamp to the new passport and stamp you out of the country in it.

7. No

    It can only be done at the designated office for where you are living.

 

 

[PhuketDok]

Thank you Ubonjoe.

 

Do I have to be concerned about exiting Thailand on the morning of the 23rd (day after my Extension of Stay expires, at midnight on the 22nd)? I am trying to avoid having to get a Myanmar Visa. This way I would exit Thailand on the 23rd and return the same day.

 

I do have a multiple re-entry permit.

 

PhuketDok