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Are there any recent reports of issues entering Thailand on a tourist visa after an ED visa?

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Nov 28, 2025

5 months ago

Intissar *********

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Hello everyone 👋, I’m planning to return to Thailand soon and I’d like to check if anyone has had recent experiences with immigration.

I previously had an ED visa which I used for about 8 months and I left the country a month ago as required. I’ve now applied for a tourist visa in Kuala Lumpur and it has been approved.

My question is: Has anyone faced any issues with immigration at the airport when entering Thailand on a tourist visa shortly after holding an ED visa?

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A user is planning to return to Thailand after holding an ED visa for 8 months and has now applied for a tourist visa, which has been approved. They seek advice on potential issues they might encounter at immigration when entering the country shortly after using an ED visa.

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Intissar Mosbahi, fingers crossed for your smooth entry. Please update us later if you face any issues at the airport

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Bob **********

Did everything get canceled?? You could get questioned

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Colin **********

Well they may wonder if your getting what ever visa to stay here longer term, and not having a long term visa, only you can convince them otherwise and only the immigration officer will decide an know the outcome.

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