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I believe that unless you are going on business that your free visa on arrival is all that you need.But google Thailand visas and go to the Thai government site and you will get an official reply
2
Your Thai embassy is wrong =) I wrote quite a bit about it here, but I will summarize! You can stay in Thailand for 30 days on a visa exemption. You can stay for a maximum of 90 days out 180 days this way. So, just don't stay in Thailand for longer than 30 days at a stretch and you will be fine. I am assuming you are from one of the countries eligible for the 30 day visa exemption.
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#1 - it is not a visa on arrival! It is a visa exemption. They are 2 different things!
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4
No, you do not need a triple entry visa. That's for people who want to stay in Thailand for 60 days (plus a possible 30-day extension), and then return twice for up to 90 days each time.
5
If you are concerned about the cost of a visa, perhaps you are not financially prepared for a seven-week trip around Asia.
6
just anouther voice to verify that you will get one month everytime you come in and as its only seven weeks your staying this is perfectly fine. have a good holiday.
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Okay this is how to do it. Get a round trip ticket valid for three mounths, with an ability to change date with no cost or low cost.
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Get a round trip ticket valid for three mounths
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losing_touch I know of people who where demied entry to Thailand from Poipet Cambodia to Arain Pratet Thailand. The guy had to call a friend to bring him an onward ticket out of Thailand before they alowed entry.
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Hence part 2 pf post #2.
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So a round trip ticket in hand is the best way to go, and not worth throwing away money for a visa!
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The major issue for the OP is possibly being denied boarding by his airline if he were travelling without a visa and without proof of onward air travel within 30 days. This is why he may need a tourist visa. It's not likely to be an issue arriving in Bangkok. Since he's going to be coming back to Thailand from Cambodia with his return ticket showing he's flying out within a few days, this will not be an issue there either. The border station at Poipet seems to be concentrating on serial visa runners, not genuine tourists, anyway.
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Originally, the 90 out of 180 day rule was aimed at the visa runners getting a new 30-day stamp (or visa exemption) every month. But believe me, there is no consistency within Thai immigration. Some imm. stations have targeted those people getting tourist visa after tourist visa, and applied the 90 out of 180 rule to them as well. I have a friend cooling his heels in China right now for that very reason, and I've heard several other similar tales.You hurt my feelings...both of 'em!
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It helps t speak a bit of Thai when you pass the immigration. I always say sawadi Kab to them, and they smile back.
Posted By: VenessaP -- 28-Jan-2010 15:01
Posted By: VenessaP -- 09-Dec-2009 17:01
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