MartiMarti Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I usually visit Thailand 3 times per year for a week with visa exemption. Currently taking a work break and have been here for three weeks and now would like to stay for total six weeks to mid December, but also come back in late January for a month. An extension to current 30 days is simplest for current stay, but would it impact likelihood to get back in January next year. Alternatively I could leave before 30 days for a week and return on visa exemption for a week. Not sure which option will create less attention when I return in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 The 30 day extension would be better than leaving and re-entering the country for a new 30 days. Back to back visa exempt entries look bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 When you stay in a Hotel / guesthouse, they will take care that a current TM30 has been filed (stating that you - a foreigner - is staying at their place). So in that case, no problem at all. However, if you stay at a friend's place or in a condo that you rent, you might be queried for it by the provincial Immigration Office where you are applying for an extension of stay. Might - as TM30 compliance is not enforced at all provincial IOs (some do / some don't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartiMarti Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Thank you both for your quick replies. I have been staying in the same Samui hotel for 9 nights and can check they have completed the TM30. For the other option, would a week away in Bali before returning on visa exempt be less problematic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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