3 30 day visas and out

**dirtydog** · 06-12-2006, 10:15 PM

Seems the 30 day visa 3 times is gonna be enforced, this guy from tv has had written on his passport that after his 30 day visa finishes he has 11 days left

**barbaro** · 07-12-2006, 10:14 PM

So, as I presumed, the rumors about it not being enforced are not true.

It will be enforced.

Probably everywhere, at all points.

**William** · 07-12-2006, 10:21 PM

Bolloks - overstay fines as maxed out. What's the bet people just won't fucking bother...?

**dirtydog** · 07-12-2006, 10:34 PM

No more multi entry visas at all from Malaysia now aswell, Singapore is the nearest

**William** · 07-12-2006, 10:38 PM

BS - the only problem they now have is people just not bothering.

**barbaro** · 07-12-2006, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by William

Bolloks - overstay fines as maxed out. What's the bet people just won't fucking bother...?

William,

I think there are a good number of people that will just overstay

But,

My post was about the enforcement - letting people back in after leaving for the 3rd time.

**Marmite the Dog** · 07-12-2006, 11:22 PM

I still can't undestand why it's so difficult to get a tourist visa if you don't have a non-imm.

**stroller** · 07-12-2006, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I still can't undestand why it's so difficult to get a tourist visa if you don't have a non-imm.

Should ask Thai authorities this question.

You'd have to travel much further, tourist visas are not available at the border, and are difficult to get in neighbouring countries.

**Marmite the Dog** · 07-12-2006, 11:41 PM

Tourist visas are simple to get in Malaysia or Singapore, and the trip is cheap now.

**barbaro** · 07-12-2006, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by stroller

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I still can't undestand why it's so difficult to get a tourist visa if you don't have a non-imm.

Should ask Thai authorities this question.

You'd have to travel much further, tourist visas are not available at the border, and are difficult to get in neighbouring countries.

And this is by design.

The Thai Authorities want people with money that can afford it.

Marmite, I do agree that the trip to Singapore isn't that expensive.

I think the people that will have problems with this are the folks that just can't afford it.

**Gerbil** · 08-12-2006, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by Milkman

I think the people that will have problems with this are the folks that just can't afford it.

Precisely the plan.

**DFCarlson** · 15-12-2006, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Milkman

So, as I presumed, the rumors about it not being enforced are not true.

It will be enforced.

Probably everywhere, at all points.

It will definitely be enforced, but the new rules limit one to 90 days in Thailand in a 180 day period, not necessarily limited to three 30 day stamps. It's only if you are continuously in Thailand on 30 days stamps that you'll be in trouble.

For instance, if you leave 20 days before the 30 days are up you have accumulated only 10 days on that stamp. So if you come and go regularly (maybe for business purposes) and do not stay in Thailand for more than a total of 90 days in a 180 day period you should be OK in using the "30 day" stamps. The immigration people are counting the number of days, not the number of stamps.

Maybe you can emulate the sailor who had a wife in every port!

**Begbie** · 15-12-2006, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Milkman

So, as I presumed, the rumors about it not being enforced are not true.

It will be enforced.

Probably everywhere, at all points.

That stamp was from a land border crossing. I wonder if the situation at airport entry is more relaxed.

**William** · 15-12-2006, 02:44 PM

^as I understand it, the rule doesn't apply to air travel

**klongmaster** · 15-12-2006, 03:07 PM

so anyone want to invest in a border-run plane...might be a good business opportunity there for some gogetter...BkkPhilis where are you...

**DFCarlson** · 16-12-2006, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by William

^as I understand it, the rule doesn't apply to air travel

I don't believe it makes any difference whether you come in over a land border or whether you come in through Suvarnabhumi.

Does anybody have any actual experience here?

**DFCarlson** · 16-12-2006, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by William

Bolloks - overstay fines as maxed out. What's the bet people just won't fucking bother...?

IMHO not a good idea! Depending on the situation you risk a 20,000 baht maximum fine, jail time and/or blacklisting.

**Begbie** · 16-12-2006, 12:51 PM

Overstaying would put getting a visa at an embassy in some doubt. One of the questions asked at the KL consulate is "have you ever overstayed ?" Knowing the mindset 1 day overstay is probably as bad as 1 year.

**sagegong** · 17-01-2008, 02:18 PM

Is it better to go to Malaysia or Singapore than Laos??

**Marmite the Dog** · 17-01-2008, 02:22 PM

Singapore.

Now shut up.

**sagegong** · 17-01-2008, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

No more multi entry visas at all from Malaysia now aswell, Singapore is the nearest

So where is the best place to get a 90 day tourist visa, I am about to go to Vientian??

**Marmite the Dog** · 17-01-2008, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by sagegong

So where is the best place to get a 90 day tourist visa, I am about to go to Vientian??

Perth, Australia.

**blackgang** · 17-01-2008, 08:36 PM

Vientaine was always good for me when I did that sort of thing,, but that was some time ago..

**stroller** · 17-01-2008, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by sagegong

So where is the best place to get a 90 day tourist visa

There is no such thing.

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