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Can I return to Phuket on the same day after a quick trip to Singapore?

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I'm currently on a DTV and have been in Phuket since July. I'll be exiting next month, close to the 180 days I am allowed to stay here.

I am planning to fly to Singapore and I am wondering if it is necessary to stay a night before I return, or I can catch a flight on the same day back to Phuket.

Any advice is appreciated.

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A user on a DTV visa in Phuket is questioning whether they must stay overnight in Singapore before returning to Thailand or if a same-day return flight is acceptable. Comments from the community suggest that a same-day return is possible, though some advise that staying longer could reduce immigration scrutiny upon re-entry. Experiences shared highlight that while the rules permit same-day travel, actual enforcement can vary, and some recommend using the trip as an opportunity for a short vacation.

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Andy **********

Andy **********

Any reason why you chose not to extend but to do a border bounce instead ?

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Sean *******

Sean *******

I did this returning to Phuket. Immigration did get a little bit testy. Asking more questions than they normally would. Spend a few days out there. What I have learnt is what the rules say vs what is enforced varies.

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KC ****

KC ****

Following I would love to fly out and in on the same day if that was possible

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James ********

James ********

Book your flights ✈️✈️., allow time for immigration both ways in Singapore

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KC ****

KC ****

do you not stay airside in Singapore if you get your boarding pass from Suvarnabhumi

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James ********

James ********

Good question... let's see what others reply.

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

usually less than a minute each way at SIN with mandatory digital arrival card.

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Lena *******

Lena *******

Singapore is pleasant for a couple of days. It's an easy place to get around, food is good, worth staying.

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Craig *******

Craig *******

What's the hurry? Never understood why anyone would want to fly back so soon.

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Markus ********

Markus ********

In my case, it’s because I hardly had any vacation days left with my employer, and in the hotel (outside of Thailand) my remote-working setup isn’t available to me.

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John **********

John **********

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you work 7 days a week?

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Markus ********

Markus ********

No. I spent two nights in Malaysia over the weekend. But nothing more than that.

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Kurt *************

Kurt *************

No need, but less questions that may be asked if your doing a weekend vacation or similar.

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Toni *******

Toni *******

No need to stay, but I would stay because never been there before (apart from airport) and it looks like an interesting place

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Pete *******

Pete *******

You can fly out and return the same day.

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James ********

James ********

Correct ✅

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