New Thailand Tourist visa run rules

**onuk** · 19-03-2008, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by bkkmadness

Onuk, I have heard a rumour that Penang has stopped the 'No Three Tourist Visas' in a row rule, but it is a most definitely only a rumour at the moment and not hard facts so I would still say Vientiane as your best option.

You can get a tuk tuk from the Nong Kai train station to Vientiane for about 30 baht. Then its about the same to go over the bridge on the bus, and then you will probably end up in a taxi which will take you straight to the embassy. Maybe that will cost you 100-200 baht. Passport needs to be in before 10am I think.

More info can be found here...

https://teakdoor.com/thai-visas-and-v...vientiane.html

https://teakdoor.com/lao-travel-forum...visa-trip.html

https://teakdoor.com/lao-travel-forum...-visa-run.html

https://teakdoor.com/lao-travel-forum...-and-bars.html

https://teakdoor.com/lao-travel-forum...tractions.html

i dont like to take the risk in penang/ i try vientiane for a double tv this time.
thanks for your info onuk

**Frankenstein** · 24-03-2008, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by chitown

^ It is my opinion that all they really want living here are people over 50 and prefer them to be over 70! The older guys do not cause trouble

The Australian who shot an American to death in Chiang Mai is 61 years old.

**kingwilly** · 19-07-2008, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by wagstaff

I Apologiisssse Foor My Spelling, But I Am An Old Uk Git With A New Thai whore Whom I pay And I Wish To Live A Quiet Life I N Thailand Away From The Deteriorating State Of The Uk, The Least I Need Is Visa Problems In Thailand.

uhah.

i see.

**Begbie** · 19-07-2008, 11:30 AM

^Hello Skipp

**somchy** · 08-08-2008, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by chitown

Originally Posted by Sir Burr

I don't think it is to your home country. Just out of the region (ie. no cheap onward tickets to Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, or Cambodia).

So if you land in BKK, want to tour around Thailand, then travel by bus to Nong Khai and go to Vientiane across the border and on to Vietnam by bus, then you can't??

I just came to Thailand from China. Was not asked about any forwarding
ticket at all by anyone. Got a 30 day visa at the airport on arrival.

Go to Laos on 13th for non-immigrant visa.

Again, I was not asked any questions re: on going travel at all.

Oh, yes... I'm American.

**dirtydog** · 08-08-2008, 09:34 PM

I flew in from America 4 months ago and I had to show a visa before they would let me on the plane.

Originally Posted by somchy

Got a 30 day visa at the airport on arrival.

What is this 30 day visa that you got? Or did you get a 30 day visa exempt stamp?

**jandajoy** · 08-08-2008, 10:12 PM

It's the old 30 day tourist permit versus a visa.

The first is not a visa.

**jandajoy** · 08-08-2008, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by somchy

Got a 30 day visa at the airport on

NO you didn't get a visa. You got a tourist permit.

**Deck Ape** · 19-08-2008, 08:48 PM

Gents,

Have to do my first visa run in quite awhile. A little rusty. From Korat is Aranyaprathet my best option. Single entry tourist visa is my goal. They have a Thai consulate there right? And an overnight wait and 2,000 baht?

**good2bhappy** · 19-08-2008, 08:54 PM

Can I get a multiple non O in Penang ?

**pickel** · 19-08-2008, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Deck Ape

Gents, Have to do my first visa run in quite awhile. A little rusty. From Korat is Aranyaprathet my best option. Single entry tourist visa is my goal. They have a Thai consulate there right? And an overnight wait and 2,000 baht?

There is no consulate in Poipet (Aranyaprathet) and the one in Phnom Pehn doesn't like to serve farangs, only Cambodians. You can only get a 30 day stamp at Poipet, provided you haven't already had 3 of those in the last 3 months. Vientiane is your best bet for a tourist visa, and I think you can get a double there.

**dirtydog** · 19-08-2008, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by pickel

provided you haven't already had 3 of those in the last 3 months.

Provided you haven't had more than 90 days in the 180 day period on visa exempt stamps.

**pickel** · 19-08-2008, 09:55 PM

^Yes, thats it.

**Deck Ape** · 24-08-2008, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the info, guys. Just finishing up my first 30 day permission to stay. I need to stay in Thailand 60 more days. One trip to Ventianne better than two to Poipet.
Apply for Tourist visa in Ventianne, wait overnight and pick up the next morning?

**pickel** · 24-08-2008, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Deck Ape

Apply for Tourist visa in Ventianne, wait overnight and pick up the next morning?

Sounds about right, not sure of their hours though.

**dirtydog** · 24-08-2008, 02:55 PM

Apply at Vientiane in the morning before 12, pick up the next day after 1pm, expect long queues so get there early.

**good2bhappy** · 24-08-2008, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by good2bhappy

Can I get a multiple non O in Penang ?

Any ideas?

**kidcosmic** · 24-08-2008, 07:04 PM

I've nearly finished my three 30 day stamps but I'm going back to the UK for a few weeks. Is it true I can get a non imm o in Hull no questions asked just your passport and a 100 quid? If not can I get a tourist visa in the UK that will allow me back in?? I need to get some sraight info on this otherwise if I have to stay out for three months I'll have alot more S**t to sort out. Any advise on this would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance

**Marmite the Dog** · 24-08-2008, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by kidcosmic

Is it true I can get a non imm o in Hull no questions asked just your passport and a 100 quid?

Pretty much.

Originally Posted by good2bhappy

Can I get a multiple non O in Penang ?

Single only from what I heard. Nearest place for multis is Ganzhaou (sp) in Chinkystan (again, from what I've been told).

**jandajoy** · 24-08-2008, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

100 quid?

I think it might be a bit more than that but it's certainly quick and easy.

**keda** · 24-08-2008, 08:39 PM

Was £95 and 10 minutes and an unpaid parking ticket four years ago.

**good2bhappy** · 24-08-2008, 08:43 PM

kensington was 100
2 days

**Marmite the Dog** · 24-08-2008, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by jandajoy

I think it might be a bit more than that

Nope.

It's 225 $AUS as well. Or it was in Sept 2004.

**EmperorTud** · 24-08-2008, 10:54 PM

^ still is A$225

**Jesus Jones** · 24-08-2008, 10:57 PM

Oh bugger, now i'm really confused.

Where do i stand then.

I'm currently on my second 30 as my 1 year non O has expired. This is because my employer didn't pull his finger out of his arse when he was supposed to.

Four months on my employer has now provided me with all the correct documents for me to apply for my B type. However I was told that i have to have a valid visa which i then need to change to the B. I was preparing next month to obtain a tourist, so that i could then upgrade to the B. Does this now leave me up the shit creak, or could i take the documentation from my employer to obtain the tourist, explaining i need this to change to the B.

Seems a catch 22 position to me.

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