On Tourist Visa Run?

[VINCCI]

Hi all,

I'll be heading to Thailand, Ban Phe - Rayong area mid Feb. I understand that on a tourist visa I am allowed to stay for 30 days.

Now if I leave Thailand, and re-enter I would get another 30 days right?

Again on new tourist visa?

Just wondering where I should head to cross the border to do this, or is this a good idea? Pls help!!!

Thanks,

Vincci

[climbingwez]

30 day visa is not a tourist visa, its actually called a transit visa.

Tourist visa is normally valid for 60 dyas.

You can cross any border and re-enter Thailand and get another 30 days stay. Depending on how many times you do this, the authorities may get suspicious though 3 or 4 times wont arouse any suspicion (Sp.).

[astral]

You should apply for a Tourist Visa prior to travel.

This will allow you to stay in Thailand for 60 days.

[lopburi3]

If you intend to spend more than the allowed 30 day stay without visa (it is not a tourist or transit visa) that selected countries are allowed you should obtain a tourist visa prior to travel or you may not be able to board aircraft. The cost of visa will be paid back by not having to make a border run for another 30 day stay. The tourist visa allows a 60 day entry and can normally be extended for another 30 days at any immigration office inside Thailand if you want more time.

[VINCCI]

Hiyaa,

Thanks for the info (I'm still confused where on if it's 30 days or 60 days) but I think it's 30 days that I get.

I calculated the time that I'll be in Ban Phe, and it works out to 27 days, so if I get my butt outta Thailand and make a trip to Malaysia then I can re-enter again after my Malaysia trek back to Thailand and do some more site-seeing.

Anyways, thanks a bunch for the info, I think this way works for me...

Cheers,

Vincci

[chico]

would like to add to lop : although this rule is not really enforced, you do should have your return flight confirmed (within 30 days if coming without visa) or have a confirmed outgoing flight within this period. they do not ask for this if you have a visa.