Is There A Limit To The Number Of '30 Day Visa Exemptions' In A 12 Month Period?

[Inlabamba]

Hi everyone - firstly, apologies if this is a repeat question but I've gone through numerous posts and can't find the specific answer.

I'm an under-50 UK citizen currently living in Philippines. I wish to go to Thailand in January 2010 for an undetermined period and do not have any current Thai visas.

I understand I can get a 30-day entry on arrival under the 'Visa exemption' practice. My question is if I wish to stay longer, is there a limit to the number of border crossings you can do in a 12 month period. I anticipate travelling between Philippines and Thailand during the course of 2010.

Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

[lopburi3]

No restriction - but airline could be a problem as you need onward travel tickets within 30 days to use 30 day visa exempt entry. Immigration will not be checking but often airlines do.

[thaiphoon]

Your airline may not let you fly to Thailand without having either a return ticket out of the country within 30 days of arrival to use 'visa exempt' entry or being in possession of a valid visa. Your best bet is to apply for a tourist visa at your local embassy/consulate which will give you a 60 day permission to stay. The visa is currently free until 4th March 2010.

There are currently no restrictions on entry by air from surrounding countries. 4 back to back crossings at land border is likely to lead to immigration questioning what you are doing.