Extension of triple-entry tourist visa

[stopper]

Anyone have experience getting an 30 day extension on a triple-entry Tourist visa?  A friend of mine in Chiang Mai tried today to get a 30 day extension after the 1st entry was used and they told him it is not allowed.  They said he had to do a border run and re-enter.  Is that true?

[george]

No, it's not true. Must have been something else they didn't like.

[jonwilly]

CM immigration are said to be in a terrible fuss with the arrival of the new regulations.

A long term resident was last friday told to go away until after the new regulations where in force.

Normally they are most helpful and I understand that a 30 day visa exstention, should normally be granted on a multi entry tourist visa, BKK did it for me on one occasion.

john

[dr_Pat_Pong]

I agree with George....something else got up their nose. But be aware, the granting of any extension is at the discretion of the officer. 30 days is the best you can usually hope for, but it can be a little as 7 days, or no days.

[stopper]

All four of the Immigration officers there said "no".  They said he must leave.  He said it was very clear.

[george]

Did you maybe wear shorts and t-shirt? I am not joking, they hate that!