phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.

The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.

https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/

Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:57 am

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.

The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.

https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/

If you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?

Alex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:08 am

Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:57 am

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.

The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.

https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/

If you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?

You can apply for a non-immigrant visa at your local immigration office, no matter if you entered visa exempt or with an actual tourist visa.

Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:57 am

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.

The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.

https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/

If you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?

the Thai-Myanmar border crossing of Mae Sai reopened. It appears to be the first "proper" land border reopening that should allow foreigners and Thais to pass, without being restricted to the border town or a border run (for certain foreign nationalities). However, it is noted that Covid restrictions apply on the Myanmar side and will apply for at least one month before they are re-evaluated. Everyone, Thais and foreigners will need either proof of vaccination or a Covid rapid antigen test done within 48 hours and this proof must be printed out. No electronic copies accepted. Another rapid antigen test will be performed on arrival in Tachilek at a cost of 15000 Myanmar Kyat. Only one day pass holders are exempted from the on arrival test. It is not known whether foreigners, who request a one day pass will be exempted or if this only applies to Thais holding border

Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:15 am

Alex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:08 am

Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:57 am

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.

The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.

https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/

If you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?

You can apply for a non-immigrant visa at your local immigration office, no matter if you entered visa exempt or with an actual tourist visa.

The passport will be a UK one (not me).

So, enter on a visa exempt and find an agent in Pattaya. Is that the best route?

Cooldude wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:27 pm Just tried flying from BKK back to PNH. Mile -long lines everywhere. Took over 2 hours to get through security and immigration. Missed my flight. No apologies or refunds from anyone. They couldn't have cared less. Last time I ever go through that airport again for any reason.