Can I get a visa on arrival after being out of Thailand for over three months?

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Just before my  latest Thai tourist visa expired I thought I would just fly to Phnom phen for few days to visit a friend then fly back in and get 60 days on arrival.  I was denied entry , held in don muang immigration cells and made to return to Phnom phen ,  so I thought sod it and went to Malaysia partly because  my passport pages were now full and I got 90 days on arrival ... I've been out Thailand now since 10th august .

Getting the new passport is proving to be a major headache (UK) paid more than three weeks ago and no progress has been made.   I think I'll be stuck here until near December . Will I be able to get a visa on arrival after having been out the country 3 + months by time I return.

Due to having also lost my phone and access to my banks getting a tourist visa isn't  an option as I've no means to prove proof of funds ...

I'm told from 4th October walk in tourist visa applications cease both here in kl and penang and from 10th it goes e visa ...   I can't get the apps on new phone due to having lost old phone number .

Thoughts ...on what to do...appreciated .   I suspect it'll be well into November by the time I finally get my new passport .  Can't even go in person to UK embassy , online only , the GOV.UK website is abomination ... They just take me on never ending loop, with a different person asking me the same questions everytime I contact the helpline .  😂

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user was denied entry into Thailand after attempting a border run and is now facing challenges due to a lost passport and phone. They are wondering if they can obtain a visa on arrival after being outside the country for over three months and are dealing with difficulties in getting a new passport from the UK. Comments suggest that immigration history will be considered and recommend having all necessary documentation and funds when attempting re-entry.

John ********** · Answer

You obviously have a history of living inside Thailand. A new passport won't hide your history as it will all be on the immigration computer. Whether you'll be allowed to enter or not will be up to the immigration officer you will stand in front of,  but I'd avoid flying in and make sure you have a ticket out, accommodation booked and 20k baht (or equivalent in major currency) in CASH when you do try to enter

Brandon ************ · Answer

Here's the answer to your question posted by another mod just a few days ago

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Can I get a visa on arrival after being out of Thailand for over three months?

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