How many times can I enter Thailand on foot to receive a visa exemption stamp?

Last time I flew into Thailand (couple of weeks ago), they pulled me aside and yelled at me about using a tourist visa, for 10 years. They let me in, it wasn't a big deal, but they are starting to pretend to be more serious.

Why not get a visa?

For info, more than 10 stamps on m'y passeport...

I have been questionned 1 time, only. Why do u come so frequently ?

I said, i miss so much my thai friend, so, the immigration Lady approved and gave exemption

Well, i am european...well dressed and 67 old..it helps

Why don’t you get a proper visa?

There is currently no limit. You may or may not be questioned after multiple entries. When entering, have the 3 requirements handy if asked

It's up to the immigration officer

No limit officially, down to individual IO these days, hearing lots of stories of people getting warned who are really not doing anything outside the rules, so must be some kind of pattern they are looking for

@Terje ********

where are you located as good service from bangkok

Until they tell you that you can't. There is no rule that says how many times you can enter as a tourist. It's 100% at the discretion of the immigration officer you are standing in front of. It might be 2 times until they deny you entry, it might be 5 times.

But the fact is you cannot live in Thailand without a long term visa and they have been cracking down hard since visa exempt became 60 days. More and more people have been being pulled out of line and questioned and more people are being denied entry for abusing tourist entries.