Help! Tourist Visa Application Question

[Bravesfan]

Hi everyone-

I arrived in Thailand for travel in June on a 60 day tourist visa from the US. I extended this the additional 30 days in Bangkok, then went to Cambodia and Siem Reap for a few days before returning to Thailand and receiving my 15 day visa. This visa is about to expire and I want to return to Thailand again to meet a friend for another month of travel.

My question is this- Can I fly to KL and get a new tourist visa there as an American citizen, or can I only be granted that from my home country? I did come here a few years ago from Australia on a tourist visa granted in Melbourne, but I want to clarify the process. Do I need an onward ticket and proof of funds? I know the KL embassy has different info posted so just want to get it all right the first time.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

[Lite Beer]

You can leave and return by air and get another 30 day stamp (Not a Visa)

You can leave and return by land and get 15 days.

You can visit a neighbouring Thai Consulate and apply for another 60 dayTourist Visa. Still free of charge at the moment.

[Bravesfan]

Thanks!

Just want to make sure I can apply for the 60 day visa in KL. Have read some of the other forums and you apply between 9:30-11:30 one day, pick up between 2:30-4:30 the next with no fee. Is this correct? Want to make sure I allow myself enough time in KL to get new tourist visa done...

[thaiphoon]

Yes. Apply day 1, collect day 2.

[Bravesfan]

Appreciate the help.

Anything else I should be aware of for this trip? Have booked my flight leaving Bankok for Kl and back, no outgoing flight yet for leaving when visa runs out. I was able to leave overland last time with tourist visa, so don't think that should be an issue. Proof of funds? Will I be asked for that in KL?

And can anyone recommend a good place to stay while in Kuala Lumpur? Doing the budget travel thing, nothing flash needed, just a bit clean and safe. Any suggestions of what to see or do besides wait in line for a new visa on such a short trip?

Thanks again people. Nice to hear info. from the horses mouth than from countless contradictory websites...