What should I know about Visas, Immigration and Long-Stay Planning?

Visa and entry conditions depend on nationality and purpose and can change. Use Thai government or immigration information and avoid treating social-media advice as legal authority. Plan around the exact start and finish point, luggage, traffic and the time of day. Pattaya is spread out, and a cheap option can become inconvenient when it drops you far from your accommodation. Immigration note: Entry and extension rules depend on nationality and purpose and can change. Check current Thai government or immigration requirements before relying on an older answer.