Confusion Over My Me Tourist Visa

[OxfordWill]

Hi,

I searched the visa forum and found two conflicting pieces of advice over whether or not I need to make a border crossing.. here's the details:

I have a 60 day tourist visa, multiple entry (2 entries), from Hull in the UK. Obviously one of the entries was used at the airport when I arrived. I have nearly been here 60 days (11th July the visa stamp says it will expire) so I assumed I had to make a border crossing to get another 60 days from my second entry. Then I read something about being able to get this done in the immigration office here in Bangkok - but for 30 days. I'd be happy with that so my question is, can I get another 30 days from immigration in Bangkok or do I need to make a border crossing?

Many thanks in advance for clearing this up for me..

[briley]

You can get a 30 day extension for 1,900 baht from any immigration office (inc. Bangkok). That will not use up your second entry.

[lopburi3]

The 11th is a holiday so you need to do this on the 10th if they are open (that is also a government holiday).

[OxfordWill]

Thanks both of you - isnt the 10th also a holiday?

I hope immigration is open on Sunday..!!

[Noel]

The Pattaya Immigration office is closed until Wednesday the 12th.

It is probably the case that all offices throughout the Kingdom are closed, but I cannot say for sure.

If they are all closed and you go to Immigration for a 30 day extension on the 12th, you will technically be on overstay.

The Immigration officers may be 'kind' to you and overlook it, but I for one would not bank on it.

As you had already assumed you would need to make a border crossing at the 60 day mark, my advice would be to do just that.

[lopburi3]

I would also advise a border run to activate the second entry. The cost is about the same as an extension and you will not have to worry about it for the next 3 months if you decide to extend for 30 days later.

[Axel]

Thanks both of you - isnt the 10th also a holiday?

I hope immigration is open on Sunday..!!

Nice joke. Of course government offices will be closed on Sundays.

And as said, Monday and Tuesday are gvoernment holidays:

10/JULY (MON) : ARSARNHA BHUCHA DAY

11/JULY (TEU) : BUDDHIST LENT

[OxfordWill]

Heh, yes it was a joke.

Sound advice - I too prefer not to risk when it comes to immigration. Will do a visa run on Monday (have already checked they are running and reserved). Many thanks for your replies.