Retire In Thailand

Everwhere I look, I see different answers on this so ……. EXPATS ……. PLEASE HELLLLLLLLP !!!!

I’m visitng THAILAND for just OVER 30 days … I think it’s 32 actually. Do I need a VISA ahead of time or can I get one at the Airport when I arrive. I heard I could but only for 30 DAYS then do the VISA RUN thing …. which I really don’t want to do!!

Even the TRAVEL GUIDE that the THAI CONSULATE in TORONTO sent me says,

“According to the Ministry of Interior Ministerial (wow, that’s and odd name for a Government Department!!), tourists from some countries can obtain a visa on arrival in the Kingdom if their stay does not exceed 15 DAYS.”

and on the previous page it says,

“According to the Ministry of Interior Ministerial, tourists from some countries DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA when entering Thailand if their stay in the Kingdom if their stay does not exceed 30 DAYS.”

EXCUSE ME???? Is there a bit of a contradiction here or is it just ME ?????

Any KNOWLEDGEABLE help please??
P.S. I’m from TORONTO, CANADA

Living in Thailand

Hello all,

I am planning for a 15 day visit to Thailand and I am planning to spend about a week in Chiang Mai area.

I am planning to see temples, spend a day at elephant sanctuary and do some day trips out of Chiang Mai or visit one of the hill tribes if possible. I am also planning to rent a bike and do some trips out of Chiang Mai.

I want to know how is the weather like in Chiang Mai in mid July? Is it a good idea to visit in July?

Thanks.

How to retire in Thailand