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How was your experience using the DTV at Bangkok airport?

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Lance ******
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Had the most smoothest process through Bangkok airport with my DTV last night.

I did my DTAC card online the night before.

I literally just gave her my passport, and she didn't ask for my DTAC or DTV E-Visa or anything else more than my passport.

Doesn't get any easier than that!
Answer summary
The user shared a positive experience at Bangkok airport using their Digital Visa (DTV), highlighting the smooth process where only their passport was required for entry. They completed the Digital Arrival Card (DTAC, which is often confused with a phone service provider) online beforehand, simplifying their arrival.
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Luit *****************
Luit *****************
Nice for you, but what should it tell us? Nothing special.
Lance ******
Lance ******
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@Luit ****************
all you see is horror stories on here. Are you that dark you don't want some success stories?
Luit *****************
Luit *****************
@Lance *****
The stories where entrance caused problems are much more of interest, they might give insight in how and when checks are done, especially when they are accompanied with relevant details.

It also shows others what kind of things are asked, so everybody knows how to be prepared.

I don't see why checks and interrogations should be considered as horror stories, it is just a small inconvenience.

When it becomes a horror story for somebody it just is their own fault.
Luit *****************
Luit *****************
@Elías *******
It is completely up to you if you distrust anonymous stories.

I do not see why a name makes the story more trustworthy.

Certainly not every detail will be correct in every story.

But I've had enough of all those people who actually have nothing to say, but who would also like to let everybody know they still exist and then proudly announce they've arrived back in Thailand.

It feels like a tea party here. 🫖☕
Elías ********
Elías ********
@Luit ****************
zero interest in those stories IF they're coming from anonymous people
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
Thanks for your most positive report!
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
TDAC. Thailand Digital Arrival Card.

DTAC is a phone service provider
Winston ************
Winston ************
It's only hard for anonymous posters.
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ChefB *****
ChefB *****
@Winston ***********
I can’t stand them in these groups. The most negative people ever lol I skip them every time
Jef ********
Jef ********
E gates would be better 🫣
Jimmy ****
Jimmy ****
@Jef *******
fast track?
Jef ********
Jef ********
@Jimmy ***
just e gates , then there would be no need for fast track

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