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Can someone with a Non-B visa re-enter Thailand after traveling abroad?

Sep 21, 2020
6 years ago
Akhona **********
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Hi, my school has prepared for me non b documents that I will go with to South Africa this week. Are people with a non b allowed back in Thailand?
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A person holding a Non-B visa can face challenges re-entering Thailand. They must apply at the consulate, possibly undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival, and may need a valid work permit.
Daniel *******
Must you return home for personal or family reasons?
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Kayleigh ********
You must have a work permit from what I've seen...
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Michael ********
I gor into country in July i was lucky to get on flight as teachers and workers were considered more important than marriage visa, and because we met up on many stages waiting for stuff talked to a few and some had never been to Thailand before.
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Michael ********
People can get in with Non B but need approval from MFA in Bangkok prior to applying for COE. Many new teachers for universities and international schools were some if the first to be alloeed in.
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Kayleigh ********
You have yet to provide any source stating that the op can get back into Thailand with only a NON-B at this time.
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@John *******
the original poster asked if she would be allowed in with a NON-B. I answered that question. I did not advise her on what else she should do to get in.
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Kayleigh ********
No where on this list does it say NON-B holders.
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Kayleigh ********
Please tell me where it says a person with a Non-B may enter the country.

I just had a friend go through the process and they only allowed her through because of the work permit. She just finished her state in quarantine last week. It was an expensive and long process. Perhaps they are allowing non-B holders in now, but from what I've heard from someone who just went through it was difficult even with a work permit.
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John ****************
Wrong - STOP spreading BS - when U don'y KNOW - thenm STFU
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Kayleigh ********
@John *******
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@Kayleigh *******
like I wrote, "WRONG" - incomplete info is as useless as bad info - you R guilty of both - as well as a seriously impaired Lexicon - making you too ignorant to complete the discussion/ debate without resorting to obscenities --- so I guess that makes you the asshole... YEAH !?!?!?!?!?!?
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@John *******
provide any source that says Non-B holders will be allowed back in.
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John ****************
@Kayleigh *******
try an ESL CLASS
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John ****************
Asked & answered
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Kayleigh ********
@John *******
instead of trying to be an asshole to me, why don't you provide the op with some decent and sourced information.
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John ****************
@Kayleigh *******
why don't U stop arguing with yourself - stop calling me unwarranted, rude & foolish names - try refering the initial POSTing person to a complete & epert source, and stop trying to answer important, life changing questions with less than complete information. Get over yourself. Join the real world.
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Kayleigh ********
@John *******
still providing nothing useful to the conversation.
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John ****************
@Kayleigh *******
engage your brain & re read my missive - everything U need is there...
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@John *******
wow you're an asshole.
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Kayleigh ********
I also just checked the embassy website and it lists the exact same criteria. NON-B holders are not on the list, only people who hold a "valid work permit".
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Tony ********
Hi, not easily. You will need to apply at the consulate, wait for your turn, and do a 14 day quarantine on arrival if and when you are allowed in.
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