Renewing your visa or 'visa runs' are a part of life in Thailand for many long-term visitors and expats. Last month I made a day trip from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai and then into Burma to renew my visa. This is the first time I’ve used this particular border crossing and the journey turned out to be … [Read more...]

In the first week of December 2008, new visa rules came into force in Thailand. The new ruling mainly affects visitors entering Thailand at a land border checkpoint without a visa. Visitors arriving at any of Thailand's international airports should not be affected by the new rules. Arriving in … [Read more...]

Yes they can, but don't let this panic you! There aren't long lines of people being turned away from their flights to Bangkok. It isn't common for airlines to prevent passengers from boarding, but they do have the authority to do so if the passenger doesn't meet the Thai immigration requirements. … [Read more...]

The short answer is, don't. The long answer is, do not overstay your visa. In the past, I have heard of many people who have overstayed their visa and simply paid a fine upon leaving the country. At the old airport there was even a room designated specifically for visitors who overstayed their … [Read more...]

Apart from the Tourist Visa (TR), there are other categories depending on the purpose of your visit to Thailand. Briefly, these types of visa are: B - Business or paid employment ED - Education or unpaid work M - Media O - Other It is up to you as an individual to ensure you obtain … [Read more...]

If you intend to stay in Thailand as a tourist for longer than 60 days (or will be using Thailand as a base to visit other countries in the region) you may consider applying for a multi-entry Tourist Visa from the nearest Thai embassy/consulate in your home country. Depending on your request, this … [Read more...]