Hello All.

I've been a married part/time resident in Thailand for over 8 years,

happily settled up country with 2 sons. Work has been a bit touch

and go recently and has caused me to foul up on my visa.

I came back into Thai in early Feb expecting a 4 week stay before

a new work contract in the U.K. so, i came in on a 30 day stamp...

Extended dates then lead me to do a 15 day Nong Khai / Laos trip

to the border. I'm now informed that my next job starts on 15 Apr

giving me an additional 28 days here without a stamp. Do i do more

border bounces, do i go into Laos for a tourist visa or is there some

service that immigration can help with. I've got all papers, including

proof of departure in april etc..... Anyone give me a pointer......

Hello All.

I've been a married part/time resident in Thailand for over 8 years,

happily settled up country with 2 sons. Work has been a bit touch

and go recently and has caused me to foul up on my visa.

I came back into Thai in early Feb expecting a 4 week stay before

a new work contract in the U.K. so, i came in on a 30 day stamp...

Extended dates then lead me to do a 15 day Nong Khai / Laos trip

to the border. I'm now informed that my next job starts on 15 Apr

giving me an additional 28 days here without a stamp. Do i do more

border bounces, do i go into Laos for a tourist visa or is there some

service that immigration can help with. I've got all papers, including

proof of departure in april etc..... Anyone give me a pointer......

You do not say what Nationality your Family is. If Thai you can get a 60 day extension from Immigration to visit them.

If not go to Vientienne Laos and get a Tourist Visa. They are free of charge until June.

Wife is Thai, registered married for 7-8 years.

Both sons (born in Thai, to us) carry British and

Thai passports. So, can immigration help or is it

another Laos trip...

Apply for a 60 day extension from Immigration 1,900 Baht.

This is from the Police Order 2008.

2.24 In the case of an alien

visiting a Thai spouse or child:

Permission

will be granted for a period of not more than 60 days at a time

(1) Proof of relationship.

(2) In the case of a spouse, their marital relationship shall be de

jure (legitimate) and de facto.

Apply for a 60 day extension from Immigration 1,900 Baht.

This is from the Police Order 2009.

2.24 In the case of an alien

visiting a Thai spouse or child:

Permission

will be granted for a period of not more than 60 days at a time

(1) Proof of relationship.

(2) In the case of a spouse, their marital relationship shall be de

jure (legitimate) and de facto.

Good Stuff....

I heard that you have to go to an immigration according to where

you live. I live in Phetchabun, Bangkok is the closest but some say

I should go elsewhere.. Nong Khai is only a 4 hour drive...

Good Stuff....

I heard that you have to go to an immigration according to where

you live. I live in Phetchabun, Bangkok is the closest but some say

I should go elsewhere.. Nong Khai is only a 4 hour drive...

Acording to Immigration you have to go to Nan. A long way.

The checkpoint area details here.

Discussion about Nan Immigration here. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Nan-Immigrat...re-t248616.html

Having checked out "Nan" on a map and read the other threads

on the matter, sounds like a nightmare. If i went to Laos and

applied for a 60 day tourist visa, would they have the hump as

i'll have had 44 days in thai already or can I (am i aloud) to do

2 more border bounces of 15 days each, taking me up to my

planned date of departure.

Don't know "Nan" and know Nong Khai / Laos very well.....

Having checked out "Nan" on a map and read the other threads

on the matter, sounds like a nightmare. If i went to Laos and

applied for a 60 day tourist visa, would they have the hump as

i'll have had 44 days in thai already or can I (am i aloud) to do

2 more border bounces of 15 days each, taking me up to my

planned date of departure.

Don't know "Nan" and know Nong Khai / Laos very well.....

You can go to Vientienne and get a Tourist Visa. No problem and they are free of charge. Or you can do 2 border runs . Up to you.

Having checked out "Nan" on a map and read the other threads

on the matter, sounds like a nightmare. If i went to Laos and

applied for a 60 day tourist visa, would they have the hump as

i'll have had 44 days in thai already or can I (am i aloud) to do

2 more border bounces of 15 days each, taking me up to my

planned date of departure.

Don't know "Nan" and know Nong Khai / Laos very well.....

You can go to Vientienne and get a Tourist Visa. No problem and they are free of charge. Or you can do 2 border runs . Up to you.

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Personally I would go for the Tourist Visa. One trip and it is over and done with.

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Personally I would go for the Tourist Visa. One trip and it is over and done with.

Will do.... My thoughts were going the same way.

Gives me a night in Nong Khai to, the drive from here

to there making it nearly impossible to submit papers

in Laos by 12.00. Good place for a wander - Nong khai.

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Personally I would go for the Tourist Visa. One trip and it is over and done with.

Will do.... My thoughts were going the same way.

Gives me a night in Nong Khai to, the drive from here

to there making it nearly impossible to submit papers

in Laos by 12.00. Good place for a wander - Nong khai.

A good idea to get to Vientienne really early. Then you do not get stranded and have to go back the next day.

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Personally I would go for the Tourist Visa. One trip and it is over and done with.

Will do.... My thoughts were going the same way.

Gives me a night in Nong Khai to, the drive from here

to there making it nearly impossible to submit papers

in Laos by 12.00. Good place for a wander - Nong khai.

A good idea to get to Vientienne really early. Then you do not get stranded and have to go back the next day.

Hello again, just a up-date....

Having been given advice about "Nan" and never having been there, I made the

choice to visit Laos and get a 60 day tourist visa - went alone and took all papers

marriage and otherwise. Driving towards the friendship Bridge i drove passed Nong

Khai Immigration Office, thought - wouldn't hurt to ask.....

14 minutes later and 1900 Bt... I walked out with a 60 Day extention.....

The place was empty and the staff were excellent, was home same day..........

Just goes to show that "visa stories" aren't always "horror stories....."