If I get a 3-entry tourist visa, I understand that the length of stay is 60 days for each entry, but how long is the validity period? Does my last entry into Thailand need to be done before 3 months after the date of issue?

For example, suppose I am issued a 3-entry visa on 12/22/06, and enter Thailand on 1/7/07. I leave Thailand on 2/18/07 and return on 3/3/07. Can I leave Thailand on 4/14/07 and return on 4/27/07, or does my last trip out of Thailand need to be done before 3/22/07 (3 months from date of issue)?

Two or more entry should be valid for six months from date of issue.

The 'must enter before' date will be 6 months from the issue date of the visa

Thank you for your fast replies. Unfortunately, the local Thai consulate (here in the US) told me that my last entry into Thailand must be done before 3 months from date of issue. Do you know where can I go to find documentation suppodrting this 6-month validity period? I have already checked the Thai consulate's website (http://www.thaiembdc.org/).

Not worth the argument.

Go to a different consulate

Thank you for your fast replies. Unfortunately, the local Thai consulate (here in the US) told me that my last entry into Thailand must be done before 3 months from date of issue. Do you know where can I go to find documentation suppodrting this 6-month validity period? I have already checked the Thai consulate's website (http://www.thaiembdc.org/).

Deal with Houston by mail.

The DC Thai embassy also should have no problem giving you 6 months to use the second visa, as long as you ask for this and supply travel itinerary.

As said you can not win and I suspect your request for a triple raised red flags - they can decide how long you have to use so gave you the normal single entry 3 month period. Suspect if you had asked about a two entry they may have said six months.