Already Have My Multiple Entry Tourist Visa... Now What?

[icallwindow]

This will probably seem like a very stupid question, but I can't seem to find any specific information on it, so I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. I have a triple entry tourist visa, issued in the states. The two months of my first visa expires on December 9th. I was told this means that I need to leave and re-enter the country before December 9th, so I was planning on flying out of the country to somewhere nearby and flying back the same day (I have obligations in Thailand and didn't want to spend a long, drawn-out bus or train ride and would rather just spend the money rather than pay the opportunity cost).

So my question is- do I need to check in anywhere (Thai embassy/consulate) before I re-enter, or can I simply go through customs in say, Cambodia, turn around and get right back on a plane to BKK? And if I do fly to Cambodia, do I need to pay for some kind of transit visa in order to leave customs (like you do in Laos) or is it free like in Thailand?

Thanks for your help.

[lopburi3]

You do not have to leave as a 30 day extension of stay for 1,900 baht is available from any immigration office - but remember all entries must be made before the expiration date on your visa so if only 3 months from issue it would probably be best to leave and return for a new entry.

Yes you can just turn around and return. Yes a visa will be required for Cambodia.

[phaethon]

Also, you don't need a visa for tourist visits to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, and the airports are comfier than Phnom Penh.

[chris5346]

hi,

how long do you want to spend in thailand in the future ?

what is the enter before date written on your visa ? because this affects your maximum length of stay and what you can get from this visa.