Latest News From Pattaya

[syd barrett]

I just could not manage a visa run to Cambodia today; had too much Chang last night and the alarm at 5.30 just made my brain bleed, so I went down to Soi 8, filled out the form and paid 1900 baht. I requested 10 days extension as I thought that was the most I could get on a 30 day entry.

I collected my passport this afternoon and they have given me 15 days!

Call me old fashioned; but does 1900 buy 15 days now? Naturally I was over the moon, because it means no visa run for another 15 days and another 15 nights on the Chang.

[thaiflyer1]

Wouldn't rely on getting 15 days next time the norm is 10 but as with everything it is down to the individual officers discretion...............maybe he'd been on the Chang the night before as well......

[Eric Davis]

Next time will be 7 days.

[Joey Boy]

I've never heard of anything but 15 days in pattaya

[edh]

Normally they are quite ok. He/she was in a good mode? (Spelling?)

Enjoy your xtra 5 days, it will not for sure happen again - or...

[COBBER]

Its at their discretion if you get 10 or 15 days. Dont count on 15 days every time you apply for an extension.

[Bob Karl]

I just could not manage a visa run to Cambodia today; had too much Chang last night and the alarm at 5.30 just made my brain bleed, so I went down to Soi 8, filled out the form and paid 1900 baht. I requested 10 days extension as I thought that was the most I could get on a 30 day entry.

I collected my passport this afternoon and they have given me 15 days!

Call me old fashioned; but does 1900 buy 15 days now? Naturally I was over the moon, because it means no visa run for another 15 days and another 15 nights on the Chang.

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That's a good deal, pal. oh and btw, you're a riot. 15 days on the chang for 1900 baht