Hey all y'all -- my fault - I didn't really keep tabs on visa info as we've been doing this for years.
This year, we showed up in Feb and stayed 60 days -- did a ground visa run and stayed another 60 days -- then a flight to Vietnam and stayed a week, but got pulled out of line trying to come back into Thailand. They ended up giving us 30 days basically to get out or to buy retirement visas. We just decided to move to Vietnam instead, at least until the rules change.
My question is, after my 90 day visa is up in Vietnam, can we come back into Thailand for a week (showing a round trip ticket) allowing us to swap out some stuff in storage -- or will they think we are trying to sneak back in and continue the visa run 'scheme' as they called it?
I was like scheme? I just dropped a grand on a trip to Vietnam, how is this a scheme? š
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience regarding visa regulations after staying in Thailand and then moving to Vietnam. They were flagged by immigration for possibly misusing tourist visas and are now uncertain if they can return to Thailand for a short visit to pick up belongings. Other community members advise on applying for a tourist visa and offer insights into the likelihood of being allowed back, emphasizing that entry is at the discretion of immigration officials. Key points include the importance of having proper documentation and the potential risks associated with previous stay patterns.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
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