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Are DTV visa holders facing increased scrutiny at Thai immigration when traveling from Phnom Penh?

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A friend told me anyone coming from Phnom Penh is getting pulled aside having the DTV due to continued conflicts between them and Thailand. Any truth to this? I have a DTV and have had no issues since having it for the last year. I usually fast track to skip the lines. 

I always keep a printout of my remote work contract, 20,000 in THB, and a printout of my DTV visa. Should I be concerned? He just told me this the other day but he’s a conspiracy guy..I haven’t had any issues with immigration in the last two years I’ve been coming to Thailand.

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The conversation discusses concerns about DTV visa holders potentially facing increased scrutiny at Thai immigration when arriving from Cambodia, particularly Phnom Penh. Users share personal experiences and advice, noting that while some have faced questioning due to a history of travels to Cambodia, others assert that the scrutiny may not be limited to DTV holders. Overall, it is suggested to avoid Cambodia for visa runs until the geopolitical situation stabilizes.

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