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Do we need to use different airports for border hops with a DTV visa in Thailand?

Jun 5, 2025
2 days ago
We're intending to apply for the DTV and then rent a house in Chiang Mai for a few years (kids will attend a private coop group). I understand we need to border hop every six months but I want to know is it necessary to go to different airports so it doesn't look like we're trying to be permanent residents?

We won't stay longer than five years but when I think about it we're not necessarily 'tourists'. Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user plans to apply for a DTV visa and rent in Chiang Mai, inquiring about the necessity of border hopping to different airports to avoid looking like permanent residents. Comments indicate that re-entering at the same airport is generally accepted without issue, as the DTV is a multi-entry visa allowing flexibility in travel.
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Dany ********
no problem. and maybe consider extending once a year.
David ********
Air,land or see doesn't matter. Just go out and come back. You have the visa already there is no need to hide like a criminal. It's multi entry so you can come and go as you please. Done listen to the doomsday people here
Muay *************
So far people have had no problem re entering at CNX airport

They pull you to one side, which is scary, but simply as you to fill a form in which is mainly about where you are residing. Then they just stamp you in for 180 days