griff9 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hi First let me apologiZe for being a newbie and asking what may seem like stupid questions.. Any help is appreciated.. Im not unwilling to read and do my own research but im struggling to find the jnfo i want / need.. It all seems complex and confusing!!! Thanks in advance I am 23 years of age and from UK I arrived in thailand by plane and was granted 30 days. I then went to immigration in chiang mai and extended for another 30 days... Now the time has come where i will have to do a visa run.. I have no idea the best way to go about it. I want to stay until christmas in thailand..Is there any destination of visa run that will give me 2 months? If any of you have any links for me to read or tips or just anything that could help me understand it all then it would be much appreciated. Seems right now im doing a lot of reading and just getting more confused. Basically just wanna stay in thailand and want the visa run to be over as quick as possible! Thanks in advance Griff9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Are you still in Chiang mai or have you moved elswhere? Edited November 5, 2014 by Satcommlee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Something people often fails to mention is their budget. One thing is having to do it with Bt 3,000 while for others money is not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 A visa run service just reported at 0319 today on this thread http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773865-visa-run/ that doing a border run to Mai Sai and getting a visa exempt entry and extending it for 30 days should not be a problem. If you want 60 +30 you will have to go to an Embassy/Consulate in a neighboring country and get a visa Savannakhet is currently issuing visas on the same day that they are applied for. I,m not sure what the baht 3000 in the above post refers to. In either case you will have to enter the neighboring country and return to Thailand. Myanmar is 500 baht, Laos is $35 and Cambodia is $20. If you get a visa the cost is 1000 baht/entry and all extensions at immigration are 1900baht. The largest cost will be travel and that depends on your choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I,m not sure what the baht 3000 in the above post refers to.Being this a visa thread, it refers to the cost of a minivan visa run from Bangkok, excluding visas cost. Cambodia is $20.Actually Cambodia visa is now $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wayned Posted November 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2014 Thanks for your explanation and an update of the to the cost of the visa to Cambodia as I quoted the old cost! However, since the last info supplied by the OP was that he was in Chiang Mai, "I arrived in Thailand by plane and was granted 30 days. I then went to immigration in chiang mai and extended for another 30 days." I don't see the relevance of quoting van service cost from Bangkok and especially as you did in your previous post with no explanation of the 3000 baht, which only added ambiguity to the thread but did increase your post count! "Something people often fails to mention is their budget. One thing is having to do it with Bt 3,000 while for others money is not an issue." 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Sure.The next time I use an example I'll make sure to place a big note of caution in in bold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wayned Posted November 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Nothing needs to be in bold it would be nice if you did include what the charge was for, it could be just the price of the meal that you intend to have on the way to wherever you are going! Edited November 5, 2014 by wayned 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Visa Service Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 "Travelers who arrived in Thailand on a Visa Exemption stamp can still go to Mae Sai up to 2 and sometimes 3 times. Non-Immigrant Visa or Tourist visa holders with remaining entries on their visa can exit and enter Thailand as before." This quote is from a web page of one Chiang Mai based Visa Run Company. Sometimes google can help. I learnt that there are at least 2 companies in Chiang Mai to provide service, so OP can call them and let them know his concern and ask advise from professionals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff9 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 I appreciate the help guys. I'm currently still in chiang mai. In terms of budget im not to worried what i spend but had heard murmurs that certain destinations will gain you a longer visa. I just wish to be able to stay till christmas and only have to do one run. Im not sure if that is possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I appreciate the help guys. I'm currently still in chiang mai. In terms of budget im not to worried what i spend but had heard murmurs that certain destinations will gain you a longer visa. I just wish to be able to stay till christmas and only have to do one run. Im not sure if that is possible As indicated below , just contact any Chiang Mai based Visa Run company and they will assist you ...... end of story ..... "Travelers who arrived in Thailand on a Visa Exemption stamp can still go to Mae Sai up to 2 and sometimes 3 times. Non-Immigrant Visa or Tourist visa holders with remaining entries on their visa can exit and enter Thailand as before." This quote is from a web page of one Chiang Mai based Visa Run Company. Sometimes google can help. I learnt that there are at least 2 companies in Chiang Mai to provide service, so OP can call them and let them know his concern and ask advise from professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technologybytes Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The important thing to remember is that it can all change at any time. Arriving on 30 day stamp and then extending more than once IS an abuse of the system, admittedly an abuse that has been tolerated for years. Tourists should get a tourist visa, they are easy to get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KunMatt Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The important thing to remember is that it can all change at any time. Arriving on 30 day stamp and then extending more than once IS an abuse of the system, admittedly an abuse that has been tolerated for years. Tourists should get a tourist visa, they are easy to get. When you "extend" a visa exempt stamp now, what stamp do you get in your passport for it? Is it the same as the "extension denied" stamp as before but now you have 30 days to leave the Kingdom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 You get an extension stamp, not an extension denied stamp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Visa run is the term for reactivating a visa/visa-exempt-entry. You need a visa, and Vietnam or Phnom Penh should be fine. You can email the consulates with questions and they will reply. [email protected] [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadillac666 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 can anyone confirm that Savannakhet is issuing visas on the same day??? Please reply, I just got ripped by this crappy language school that I'm working at and I need to know as soon as poosible so I can adjust my travel plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Savannakhet does the visa on the same day you apply. Apply by 11 am and get passport back at 3:30 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadillac666 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 thanks, train or bus for a guy on a tight budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadillac666 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 and from where? I'm in Minburi and haven't had to do this for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hello The best way is to go apply for a 60-day tourist visa. The Thai Consulate in Savannakhet is the best place to do so now, I'd say. To be honest I don't know if the Thai Immigration will give you another visa-exempt stamp after you've already got the first 30-day stamp and made a 30-day extension. Maybe they could... I'm not sure.. If you want to stay in Thailand till this Christmas, you'll have to make a visa run for another visa-exempt stamp twice. I wouldn't think it a good idea. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Bus to Mukdahan from Mochit and then the bus to Savannakhet. There are not trains to Mukdahan. You can take a train to here in Ubon and then it is about a 3 hour trip by van or bus to Mukdahan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) One of the cheapest ways from Bangkok to Savannakhet is to take a seat in the 3rd class on a rapid train from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani (205B / 12-13hrs), hop on a songthaew No.2 in front of the railway station to the bus terminal of Ubon Ratchathani (10B / 30-40mins), take a mini-van to Mukdahan (105B / 2hrs) and then catch the international bus to Savannhakhet (50B / 1hr). I just did this trip last weekend. A night bus between Mochit Bus Terminal, Bangkok and Mukdahan costs you more than 500B per person each way, I believe. Good luck! Edited November 6, 2014 by Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I appreciate the help guys. I'm currently still in chiang mai. In terms of budget im not to worried what i spend but had heard murmurs that certain destinations will gain you a longer visa. I just wish to be able to stay till christmas and only have to do one run. Im not sure if that is possible If you go to Savannakhet in Laos you can get a tourist visa good for 60 days and can be extended at immigration for an additional 30 days for 1900 baht that will get you past Chrismas . Can pick up a tourist visa in other countries and Vientiene , Laos but takes 1 day to apply and next day to pick up. Savannakhet does it in 1 day as Ubonjoe mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I appreciate the help guys. I'm currently still in chiang mai. In terms of budget im not to worried what i spend but had heard murmurs that certain destinations will gain you a longer visa. From Chiang Mai the most comfortable way is Nok Ar to Udon Thani, then Vientane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrendsd Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The important thing to remember is that it can all change at any time. Arriving on 30 day stamp and then extending more than once IS an abuse of the system, admittedly an abuse that has been tolerated for years. Tourists should get a tourist visa, they are easy to get. If the Immigration Officer grants entry to the country when the OP returns then it is NOT an abuse of the system, it is up to the Immi Officer to decide this not you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugolars Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Off topic. Forgive me. Want to apply for two entry Visa in Europe but the embassy require travel tickets for all entrys. In my case I need three tickets (out, in and out from Thailand). Anybody knows if i can buy international bus ticket online to present to the embassy? Thx, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Want to apply for two entry Visa in Europe but the embassy require travel tickets for all entrys. In my case I need three tickets (out, in and out from Thailand). Anybody knows if i can buy international bus ticket online to present to the embassy? You need to ask the embassy. We don't even know which one are you talking about. Edited November 6, 2014 by paz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoklasse Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 At the Thai Embassy in Sweden I know people have showed tickets out/in with bus and train for double and triple tourist visas. But I would guess the rules can change a bit depending on what embassy in Europe that you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 can anyone confirm that Savannakhet is issuing visas on the same day??? Please reply, I just got ripped by this crappy language school that I'm working at and I need to know as soon as poosible so I can adjust my travel plans hmmm ... another teacher vs visa story ...... If your working in Thailand you are required to have a work permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugolars Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Want to apply for two entry Visa in Europe but the embassy require travel tickets for all entrys. In my case I need three tickets (out, in and out from Thailand). Anybody knows if i can buy international bus ticket online to present to the embassy? You need to ask the embassy. We don't even know which one are you talking about. It's for tourist visa they require entry and exit tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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