How can I prove I'm not working in Thailand if I'm denied entry on a tourist visa?

and on that note I will close this thread.

Glad it worked out in the end (y)

Daniel Boyd were you entering visa exempt?

Does anybody have access or can provide a link of TM11 since we are on this topic?

FWIW: these are the reasons you can be denied entry.

There are no other reasons than these.

until now had you stayed by METV, SETV or simple entry stamp?

As said 000’s of times previously, entry to the Kingdom is discretionary, based upon an individual IO, clearly he/she believes you are working in Thailand. If you wish to spend longer here, are under 50 & not working or studying they want you on a METV or Elite Visa. Both require money, which Thailand wants.

Well guys, it happenned to me a month ago and now I am in my country. It was in Suvarnabumi also, totally same situation. In my personal opinion it is useless to try arguing with them. They probably put a stamp in your passport and write the clause number 2. Next, they will take you to an small room with other people to be awaiting for the airline staff. Dont get in panic, call your embassy just to let them know you are inside there and why. If everything is ok, tomorrow or even today, because is early yet, you will be in a flight to your origin airport. Once there, think about what to do. But important, dont be agressive with them

Interesting

Go to the other area with immigration if it's open or just go sit somewhere for awhile and try again. Good luck!

You write "you guess" but you need to know! Why? Its much easier to handle a problem if you know! They did this to me one time. They just say -go away from Thailand! I have no problem before and im look like an ordinarie boring person. I did go back next day, no problem!!!!??

You just hit a bad mooded officer. If you have show them your Bank Statement, obvious the UK one.

IF you do get denied, please post an image of the denial of entry stamp because there is NO clause that says you're denied entry because you have been here too long in a period of time. That is a made up rule not a real one.

Like to read the outcome of this.

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I know this probably isn't what you want to hear but just because a thai consulate will sell you a visa doesn't mean the people at passport control have to let you into the country on it. :/ Good Luck

You just have to stand firm, keep calm and argue with them that you don't work here.

There is a good chance they'll let you in, but report back and let us know what happens.

Maybe because of this?

I guess they think you are not a genuine tourist.

Oftentimes if you are denied entry (you're not being deported because you didn't get stamped into the country and you're NOT being banned), you can fly to a near by country and then enter thailand by land.

Most of the people who were denied entry ended up doing that

do you have the 3 proof ofz?

proof of 20K baht in cash, proof of a hotel booking and proof of onward travel within 60 days?

Usually IF you meet those you can get in. .