My 30-day visa exemption stamp expires next week. I'd like to extend my stay in Thailand by a few weeks and a friend told me I can apply for another 30 days at any border crossing. I'm currently near the Aranyaprathet border crossing. However, I've heard that visa exemptions are no longer granted to foreigners there. Is this new regulation already in effect?
Yes, the Thai Immigration Bureau has temporarily stopped issuing 15- and 30-day entry exemption stamps at all border crossings into Cambodia (including the Aranyaprathet-Poi Pet border crossing). This sudden measure took effect on September 13, 2015. The new restrictions may be related to the recent Bangkok bombings, in which a foreign man, believed to be the main suspect, was arrested at the Cambodian border. Foreigners wishing to fulfill their exit/entry requirements (for tourist visas and non-immigrant visa categories "B", "ED", or "O") at the Cambodian borders may still do so. As a recommendation for travelers wishing to cross the border illegally, it is suggested that they travel to Malaysia, Myanmar, or Laos, as the entry requirements for obtaining entry exemption stamps in these countries remain unchanged.
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