bbi1 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) Out of touch with what's happening recently with visas, etc. What are the best options these days for an under 50yr old Aussie passport holder to spend 5-6 months in Thailand? I've read that from 1st Oct they are now offering 45 days visa exempt entries. Are they strict like previously or can you just do these 45 day entries over and over by flying out and back in? Or would it be best to get a METV? Also, planning on getting a Thai motorbike drivers license to make things more convenient while I'm over there. Something I should've looked into a few years ago but didn't, so don't know if visa exempt will matter or METV matters for this? Also, what's the deal with TM30's these days? Are they still needing to be done if you want to extend at immigration for 30 days in Pattaya or Bangkok? Edited September 16, 2022 by bbi1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 52 minutes ago, bbi1 said: What are the best options these days for an under 50yr old Aussie passport holder to spend 5-6 months in Thailand? Enter visa exempt after Oct 1. Obtain an extension=45+30. Do border bounce for wash and repeat= 5 months. Do another border bounce if longer stay required. Read threads re onward flight for airlines. Some easy options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 57 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Enter visa exempt after Oct 1. Obtain an extension=45+30. Do border bounce for wash and repeat= 5 months. Do another border bounce if longer stay required. Read threads re onward flight for airlines. Some easy options. Read that OnwardFlights(dot)com has been mentioned a few times here. Checked out their site. Looks like it costs $7 for them to generate a ticket within 12 hours. Do people generate these onward flight tickets just before departure or can you do it a month or two in advanced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, bbi1 said: Read that OnwardFlights(dot)com has been mentioned a few times here. Checked out their site. Looks like it costs $7 for them to generate a ticket within 12 hours. Do people generate these onward flight tickets just before departure or can you do it a month or two in advanced? Actually, after Googling "OnwardFlights(dot)com review" it looks like they just make up bogus fake tickets with no PNR codes. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/onward.flights Edited September 16, 2022 by bbi1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 31 minutes ago, bbi1 said: Actually, after Googling "OnwardFlights(dot)com review" it looks like they just make up bogus fake tickets with no PNR codes. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/onward.flights You are incorrect in this thread and the other you posted same subject. Onward flights are booked short period prior to flight Perhaps 24 hours and are valid for various periods. 48 hours being popular as cheapest. If not comfortable then book throw away flight eg BKK to Saigon 1500baht. Up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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