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I had to go to the "Full Story" to determine if the uniform was being worn by a male, or female. I'm still wondering.

I agree with the 3" gun, but the weapon in his hand appears to have a 5" to 6" barrel.

I recently returned from six months in Thailand. I started with a 90 day based on marriage, then extended that for 60 days at my local immigration office. As that 60 days was nearing completion, the wife and I spent the day in Laos and I returned with another 30 day extension. That was as long as we were planning to stay, so we didn't apply for a tourist visa in Savannakhet.

My wife does not have a Thai passport. She was given a 1 year at the local immigration office since she did not have to show funds in the bank. We only planned on being here for 6 months, therefore I did not want to transfer the funds required to facilitate a 1 year. We are covered under Tricare for Life in the US and 6 months is about all the time we plan to be away from our doctors

I have never before received nor applied for a 30 day extension. My previous 9 entries to Thailand were based on Non O marriage and had a 1 year approval from the Thai Embassy before arrival. We always stayed 9 months, or less and never had a 30 day extension at the border. I did have a 60 day extension to my 90 day Non O at the local immigration office this time around. The wife, based on dual citizenship, was given a 1 year at that time. It's looking like I'll will be going to Mukdahan for an extension. Thanks

We have not been on any border runs this year. Arrived on April 28 on 90 day marriage, then did a 60 day extension. We only want to go into Laos at the nearest location that will fulfill the requirement to renew of permission to stay for 30 more days. We are US citizens. Thanks

I need 30 more days in Thailand before my flight next month. I have a driver to take me to the border, but he wants to take me to the border Pakse instead of Mukdahan. If I remember correctly, you only get 14 days at Pakse. However, I cannot find that information at this time. I am on a 90 day based on marriage with a 60 day extension already. Can I get a 30 day visa free at Pakse. Thanks

Thanks for the reply. I signed so many forms when doing the extension that I don't know about the TM47. I will download the forms and we will stop by immigration next week to make sure.

I posted a couple of months ago that my local immigration office did not appear to be willing to grant to my wife and I a 60 day Non O extension. We went in last week to the same office to ask for the extensions for me and my Thai born wife. Things could not have gone better. They asked for our passports, our orginal visa approval letters, 1 photo for each of us, my wife's Thai ID, our marriage license, and my wife's Blue Book. One officer started working on my extension and another on my wife's. In about 10-15 minutes we had to sign all the paperwork they created. We received my 60 day stamp and my wife got a 1 year extension, paid our 1900 baht each and left with a smile. My question now is: Does the date we were granted the 60 day extension start a new 90 day reporting period, or do we count from the original arrival date? I know this is a little long, but I wanted to correct my original post which may not have shown the local immigration office in a favorable light. They could not have been more professional and friendly.

Thanks again.

I think we have decided to go to Suvannaket and get a tourist visa and then extend it for 30 days. That will give us the time we were intending to stay in Thailand. I have another question about the Visa Application form for Suvannakhet and that refers to question 5. They want a Name, Address and Telephone No. of a Guarantor in Laos. I'm not sure what to enter for this question. I don't know anyone in Laos. What is normally entered for this question? I feel really awkward asking the questions since I have been a member of this forum and read the news letter almost daily for years. I have been to Thailand 9 times since my retirement. One for 30 days on arrival, one non-o retirement, and 7 non-o's based on marriage. I have never had a problem applying for a receiving these visa's before, but it seems much has changed since covid started. Thanks.Visa_Application_Form.pdf

Thank you. Appreciate your comments.

WE can do that and appreciate the tip referring to a faster service. Thanks

Thanks for the "Yes". That will work, but due to our ages (both 79 this year) it will be difficult for the wife if we have to remain out in the heat for a long period. At least, though possibly difficult, it gives us some more time here.