Enter On Visa Exempt Stamp With A Tourist Visa?

[ScubaBuddha]

I did a search but couldn't find this one answered.

I have a double entry tourist visa, the first entry of which has been used. I am outside Thailand now and will be returning soon. It appears I will not be in Thailand for more than 30-days thus I would rather enter on a 30 exempt stamp then use the tourist visa on the following entry which will get me 3 months in the Kingdom. i.e. I would like to save the second entry of the tourist visa for the entry after the next one. Is it possible or must both entry's be used consecutively?

[lopburi3]

It is possible but current policy seems to be it may/most likely will not be allowed.

[ScubaBuddha]

So what's my approach then? Just don't mention the visa and hope they don't notice it?

[lopburi3]

The would likely be the safe path - if you see them using you could then ask about not doing so and hope for the best.

[Crossy]

I too would go with the stealth approach. If it does get used you can protect the stamp with a re-entry permit (1000 Baht) if you will be back in Thailand before the 60 days expires.

[visarunner]

when you enter Thailand you can explain your situation to the officer , but final decision lies with the Official.

May be it helps if you have a itinary/ticket prepared that shows that you plan to leave within 30days and come back later on to stay a bit longer.

However please crosscheck the validity of your visa.

[ScubaBuddha]

Well I went with the honest approach and asked. I was told, "If you have a visa you must use it."