One Day Visit To Mai Sai

[Charlie]

I am on one year extension (retiree) visa plus multiple Re-Entry Permit.

I intend to do a one day visit to Mai Sai from Chang Rai.

The question is this.

I was told that the land crossing at Mai Sai would issue

me a 15 days stamp when I cross back to Thailand.

Is it correct ? I understand that land crossing gives only 15 days.

Or they may give me back the ending date of my "retiree" date.

Please kindly advise.

Thanking you all in advance.

[Mario2008]

With a re-entry permit you will always be given back your current permission to stay.

In case of Mai Sai, you can even get a day pass. See details here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/147481-mae-saitachilek-border-info/

[curtklay]

Do the "VIP day pass". Make 2 copies of your passport front pages, and give 1 copy to the Thai immigration with your passport. Make it clear to them that you want the VIP day pass. They will keep your passport, and you will cross the border, giving the other copy and 500 baht to the Burmese immigration. When you return, go directly to the Thai immigration. You will get your passport back with no new stamps, or any changes to your status. Re-entry permit is not required. I am told you can substitute a crisp US $10 bill instead of the 500 baht, but I have not personally tried it.