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Can I get a transit visa for Bangkok if my layover is less than 12 hours?

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May 11, 2023

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Nishant ************

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Hello, if i have a layover at Bangkok's airport for less than 12 hours, would it be possible to get transit visa free entry into the city?

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The question pertains to whether a traveler can obtain a visa-free entry into Bangkok during a layover of less than 12 hours. Commenters inquire about the passport held by the traveler and the exact duration of the layover, highlighting that logistical challenges may limit the time available to explore the city.

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You'll not have much time in the city at best.

Consider the time to get through passport control, get your VOA, customs inspection, getting transport, traffic jams on the way into town & traffic on the way out. Queue for security, passport control again...

You may have just enough time to get a bit of "______" (fill in the blank)

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John **********

How much less than 12 hours?

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Graham ******

What passport do you hold?

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Nishant ************

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india

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So get a Visa on Arrival for 1200B (cash)

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Nishant ************

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It's 2000 thb in cash

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Graham ******

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ok, my mistake

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