bigbob Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 For some years now I have arrived in Thailand in November with a 60 day visa and have got the 30 day extension without problems. At 65 years old, handicapped & on crutches, rather poor, I am trying to establish how I might spend a total of 4 months in the Kingdom? Since I will be in Ko Samui, the option of a ferry trip to the mainlaind & train to Butterworth is out, what choices does one have? I would very much like to winter-over in Samui for 4 months this year and could really appreciate some advice in this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fester Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Apply for a double entry Tourist visa. The first portion of it will give you 60 days plus extension available for 30 days (500 baht). Total three months. Second entry will give you 60+30 as well (another 3 months). Voila! Total = 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seville Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Hi Fester, Can you pay for the extended 30 days when you first get to Thailand? And then one would have to leave and do the same at the return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fester Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 The 30 days extension starts from the day you apply, so you better do it on the last day(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seville Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 And you apply at Immigration? Sorry about all the questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 And you apply at Immigration? Yes, you apply for your 30 days extension at your nearest Immigration Bureau office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbob Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 Hi there and thanks for the info. Unfortunatly I am well crocked, elderly and on a pair of crutches. So the idea of leaving Thailand after a 2 months visa plus an additional month, with a double entry visa to get another entry stamp is just not on, . Even getting from Don Muang international to Bangkok airways in domestic, then down to Samui, as I am travelling alone, is really a major nightmare for me! So I still wonder how I can manage a long-stay of 4 months or so without having to leave Samui half way thru' the trip? Any advice greatfuuly received. BigBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 HI bigbob, Why don't you try getting a retirement visa which allows you to stay for a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbob Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 The retirement visa might be a good choice but as I only have my limited pension and cannot show enough cash in the bank, this is not an option I can take. Cheers, BigBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger13 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Should he phone the helpful Consulate in Hull and ask them for advice? What do others think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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