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[Lancelot01]

For the first time this year I arrived at BKK on 23 July and was given a 60 visa exempt entry until 20 Sept.

On 17th September I went to Hua Hin Immigration at Blu Port and extended the stay until 20th October. 

On 17th October I flew to HCMC until today 25th.

On arrival at BKK the IO told me I need a visa, too many entries.

I was escorted to the 'interrogation' area where, after explanation by a second IO a senior lady IO said (my translation) Bai, let him (me) in. 

I was then escorted to the 'Priority' lane where a 3rd IO said 'I can't stamp you in? You stayed too many days, you must get a visa in your country.

From what I understand, the new ruling is that you can enjoy 60 days, plus 30 day extension and, if you leave Thailand, for whatever period,  the 'clock' resets for a 60 + (if required) 30 day extension. 

 

I would add that I only spend between 4 to 6 months each year in Thailand. 

 

Am I misinterpreting the July ruling?

[DrJack54]

10 minutes ago, Lancelot01 said:

Am I misinterpreting the July ruling?

Bottom line....you were admitted to Thailand? 

[BrandonJT]

3 hours ago, Lancelot01 said:

For the first time this year I arrived at BKK on 23 July and was given a 60 visa exempt entry until 20 Sept.

On 17th September I went to Hua Hin Immigration at Blu Port and extended the stay until 20th October. 

On 17th October I flew to HCMC until today 25th.

On arrival at BKK the IO told me I need a visa, too many entries.

I was escorted to the 'interrogation' area where, after explanation by a second IO a senior lady IO said (my translation) Bai, let him (me) in. 

I was then escorted to the 'Priority' lane where a 3rd IO said 'I can't stamp you in? You stayed too many days, you must get a visa in your country.

From what I understand, the new ruling is that you can enjoy 60 days, plus 30 day extension and, if you leave Thailand, for whatever period,  the 'clock' resets for a 60 + (if required) 30 day extension. 

 

I would add that I only spend between 4 to 6 months each year in Thailand. 

 

Am I misinterpreting the July ruling?

All that means is you get 60 days IF you are let into the country. It doesn't mean you are entitled entry to Thailand.  The same as any every country in the world, the immigration officers at entry have full discretion to let you in or not. In Thailand they have determined you are abusing the system and trying to live in Thailand without a proper long-term visa.  If they did let you in, then take this as your warning that you can no longer do this.  If you were denied entry and sent away, then you now know that you cannot return without a long-term visa for someone who wants to live in Thailand.

[Maestro]

3 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

...In Thailand they have determined you are abusing the system and trying to live in Thailand without a proper long-term visa...

 

Two back-to-back visa-exempt entries plus 30- day extensions to make a six-month stay per year. I can't think of a convenient visa suitable for the OP for this scenario.

[gk10012001]

I was hoping to do the exact or near exact thing right after the New year.  But I would be sure I did NOT exceed a total of 180 days to avoid the mythical undocumented but sometimes enforced 6 month stay is too long without a long term visa and also to avoid any of the current or proposed tax implications if one is in country for more than 180 days in one year.

 

  So somewhere along the line I guess after the first 60 days and 30 day extension I would not stay those entire 90 days but would exit say on day 87 to be safer.  Then I would expect that if I left and came back in on another 60 day visa exempt I would have no trouble getting in nor any trouble getting the 30 day extension if I wanted. 

[Phillip9]

19 minutes ago, gk10012001 said:

I would not stay those entire 90 days but would exit say on day 87 to be safe

 

You seriously think that leaving 3 days earlier is going to make a difference?   😂

[raz0r21]

The mistake OP did is to fly out and do a visa exempt run by air by himself/herself. Never ever do that if you are at the slightest concerned about questions at entry. There are many visa run services running daily in Thailand for this exact reason. This is Thailand, and these are the unwritten rules. Best to get with the program, or face the consequences.

Edited 15 minutes ago by raz0r21