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Immigration Act Section 39 — Re-entry permit — TM8 (commonly known as TM86 in older paperwork)
Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) (พระราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง พ.ศ. ๒๕๒๒) — Section 39.
Plain-English Summary
An alien who holds a temporary permit to stay in the Kingdom and wishes to leave and return without losing the unused balance of his stay must obtain a re-entry permit before departure (single or multiple). Failure to obtain one means the permission to stay automatically lapses on departure, even if the visa is otherwise valid.
Context
This section sits within Chapter 3 — Stay in the Kingdom of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979). It should be read together with the surrounding provisions and any applicable Ministerial Regulations, Royal Decrees or Revenue Department / Police orders that elaborate the detail.
Official Text
Official Thai text at the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State. Translation summary only.
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Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979)
พระราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง พ.ศ. ๒๕๒๒ · B.E. 2522 (1979)
The Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) is the principal statute governing entry, stay, extension and removal of foreign nationals in Thailand. It is administered by the Immigration Bureau under the Royal Thai Police. The detail of categories of visa, fees, and reporting requirements is set out in subordinate Ministerial Regulations and Police Orders, of which Ministerial Regulation No. 27/2546 (on extensions) and Police Order No. 327/2557 (on stay) are the most important.
The summary above is a plain-English educational paraphrase of Section 39 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979). It is not an authoritative translation. For the binding Thai text, consult the Royal Gazette or the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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