Can I enter Thailand in January on a visa exemption after multiple previous entries?

@Chris *********

Right ok thanks . Can I ask if you only use visa exemption on your previous visits ?

I spent about 50 days only in Thailand in the last 10 months on 3 separate trips .I just came back last week and I've booked another trip middle of January for 35 days .

I'm getting a bit concerned about all this . I've only ever used visa exemption.

@Ian *******

I have used Visa exemption/on arrival successfully for the past 8 years without any problems. But I am now retired and have been staying in Thailand far more recently with a view to moving to be with my girlfriend permanently. I think I have been put on notice purely because of the frequency and length of my visits. I think given that you have only been in the country for 50 days you should be OK. I cannot see Immigration refusing you at this stage (don't hold me to that! ) but if you are changing your pattern of stays I would perhaps be a bit cautious.

@Chris *********

Ok Chris , thank you . I take it you were told about 60 days only with no extension as you tried to enter Thailand again . I suppose in a way they are trying to help you from being denied by advising you about other visa options available . I just wish there was a clear set of rules to follow . I've got no problem following the rules if there were any !

@Ian *******

I think the rules are clear, for a lot of purposes there are appropriate visa.

When there is one for your purpose, you should use it.

The visa exempt is meant for tourists just having their holiday in Thailand, for tourists travelling around there is METV.

Not applying for METV when you travel around and enter Thailand multiple times on visa exempt might work, but you deliberately take a risk.

@Luit ****************

That's my point , I am only going there on holiday. I don't max out my stay , never stay the full exemption time , never extend and certainly never overstay . I prefer to have 3 or 4 short trips in a year as opposed to 1 or 2 long ones . I hope that makes sense . I am now looking at an appropriate visa but the Thai e visa website keeps freezing on me !

@Dario ********

Yes , I am sure my situation is ok , I can honestly say I haven't abused the visa exemption . When I say about the rules I mean I wish there was something written saying something like , only "X" amount of exemption entries is permissable per year or 12 month period or a set amount of days allowed in Thailand on the visa exempt per year or 12 months , if you want to stay longer then you need a proper visa . Then everyone knows where they stand , including the I.O's . It would even make their job easier in a way . But hey , T.I.T !

@Dario ********

Yes exactly , it's the convenience of the visa exemption , if there was rules and regulations clearly stated to the use of it people would follow the rules . It's the ambiguity of the rules , nobody seems to know even the I.O's !

@Ian *******

Spot on.

@Brandon ***********

yes mate

@Andrew **********

interesting as I was told 2-4000 baht just a few days ago. Either the prices changed or your passport tells an "interesting" story of time in Thailand

@Brandon ***********

I don't really mind along as it's guaranteed just for this time until I can do an dtv visa

@Andrew **********

it is guaranteed. An immigration officer meets you and takes you to their line and stamps in you. It's all pre-arranged.

@Brandon ***********

excellent appreciate your advise on here thanks