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Is it a violation of human rights for Thailand to deny long-term visas after multiple short visits?

Dec 13, 2025

a day ago

I'm just thinking.

If someone was twice in Thailand and can't apply for long term visa as nonO, then they cannot enter Thailand. Isn't it ridiculous? Isn't it against of human rights?

Don't hate, just thinking and want to get good conversation.

Edit

This isn't a thread for arguments or trolling. It's a philosophical discussion. As humans, we have a right to the earth as a planet. Or at least, that's how it should be.

And I'm not judging. Just speaking with you but it's too hard for some haters 😂😂

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the perceived unfairness of Thailand's visa regulations, particularly regarding the inability to apply for long-term visas (NON-O) after multiple short visits to the country. Participants share their thoughts on the rights of individuals to enter foreign countries and how these rights are subject to compliance with specific immigration laws. The conversation touches on philosophical views regarding human rights and the notion of being a guest in another country.

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David ******

Sounds like colonial entitlement to me. Especially if your country does not reciprocate the same openness to it's borders and sovereignty. I'm more amazed at the attitude like it's your right to come and go as you please.

21 hours ago

Gardar ***************************

So abusing visa extempt entries is good right? No wonder immigration tighten the rules it's because people like you screwing it up for everyone else.

a day ago

Nigel ********

Against human rights 🤣

What’s your home address so I can just walk in and make myself at home.

You can’t object as it will be against my human rights 🤪

a day ago

Kamran *********

@Nigel *******

you could easily in Biden era....little late now.

12 hours ago

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Kamran *********

John *******

You have no human right access to a foreign country. It is a stressful reality when in a relationship with a citizen of another country

a day ago

Kamran *********

@John ******

Really ? Is Same rule appliez USA & EU countries?

12 hours ago

John *******

@Kamran ********

yeah

11 hours ago

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John *******

Ivan ************

@John ******

He has a Thai child. In many countries including Europe family reunification is seen as a fundamental human right.

Thailand has a visa for this too, but my understanding he needs to get a court to certify the parentage if not married to the mother, this may be the stumbling block. There are also the financial requirements (as many countries).

15 hours ago

John *******

@Ivan ***********

- Yes, he has known about this for years. You can look back at posts in 2024. He didn’t do because border runs were easier. The question wasn’t about access to children, especially when your child isn’t officially declared yours, but accessing a country. On the flip side, can his daughter enter his country right now, just because his name is on the birth certificate?

11 hours ago

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John *******

Robin ******

Who give s you that human right?

a day ago

Michael ********

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@Robin *****

The Creator.

7 hours ago

Heiko *********

@Robin *****

I don’t agree with him on anything he writes, but there is a common misconception:

Rights are not granted. That’s privileges and privileges can also be taken away. A right is something you take and that you need to have the means to enforce.

7 hours ago

Michael ********

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@Heiko ********

before borders everyone could go everywhere they wanted.

7 hours ago

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Michael ********

Kevin ******

I don’t see it as a violation of human rights if you are denied entry. You’re a guest who must meet entry requirements. Has your home country ever denied entry to anyone? Do you see it as a violation of their human rights should they not meet entry requirements?I don’t mean this in any sarcastic way rather just asking a thought-provoking question.

a day ago

Alan **********

@Kevin *****

No all I see is the coastguard and rnli helping them on board and dropping them off at dover in my home country can you imagine that here. Can you imagine if all jobs were done back to front. In my home country thats whats happening. Police dont investigate crimes, judges dont jail criminals, people walk into shops fill their bags with shopping and dont have to pay.

18 hours ago

Kevin ******

Ugh 😩 Yeah, well I was just thinking about bonafide tourists.

18 hours ago

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Kevin ******

Lynnette *******

You can visit, that's not being stopped. It's people who arrive, extend, border bounce, extend, border bounce etc they aren't considered tourists. If you visit, leave/ go home, return later and return again that shouldn't be an issue. You need your accomodation booking, cash and proof of leaving within the permitted stay.

a day ago

Mari *************

It’s normal

a day ago

Michael ********

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@Mari ************

I know. Just philosophic topic.

20 hours ago

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Michael ********

Bonnie *******

And they make it so hard to get everything. The bank accounts. Someone posted here that they wanted to see flash money but they wouldn't let them go to the ATM at the airport.

a day ago

Lynnette *******

@Bonnie ******

they can't pass immigration to get money, you need to show funds before passing immigration. That person was rightfully denied ( more to the story ) but flew in later. "They" aren't making it hard to get bank accounts, the bank managers make rules for their banks.

a day ago

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Lynnette *******

Paul *******

you don't have the automatic right to reside in any country except your "home" country.

a day ago

Michael ********

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@Paul ******

I'm not talking about houses.

20 hours ago

Paul *******

@Michael *******

neither am I

20 hours ago

Michael ********

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@Paul ******

it's ok if you have money. What about people who settled in Thailand, have family, house, things, life. Caring about their family and what, that can be there only half year? Isn't it ridiculous and against human rights?

20 hours ago

Ian *******

@Michael *******

you are ignoring the point Paul Light is making. People who live in a country should, and do, have a right to limit some people from entering and living in their country. That means they can stop repeat sexual offenders, drug bosses, and others they deem to not be desirable to visit or live in their country. Similarly you have the same right to control who can enter and live in your house. In Thailand's case, they are exercising their right to determine what sort of people they want visiting, and how long they can stay in their country.

13 hours ago

Todd *********

@Michael *******

no, it’s not ridiculous. And no it’s not against human rights.

18 hours ago

Michael ********

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@Todd ********

it is. Totally. Read the history.

18 hours ago

Todd *********

@Michael *******

😂😂😂 it’s not. Never has been. Never will be. Read all the history you want. You will still be wrong

18 hours ago

Michael ********

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@Todd ********

really? Bro 😂 it's sad. Before borders was immigration? 😂 Don't fool yourself

7 hours ago

Paul *******

@Michael *******

with the correct visa you can stay all year.

19 hours ago

Michael ********

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@Paul ******

not always you can get proper visa

19 hours ago

Rosz ***********

@Michael *******

dont mind me asking Bro, what passport do you carry? And as to you point earlier, Being in a foreign country isn’t a “right” it’s a privilege.I reckon most countries are like that. Correct me if i’m wrong.

18 hours ago

Michael ********

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@Rosz **********

bro, I'm just philosophizing. In an ideal world, there should be no borders and everyone should be able to go wherever they want. That's how it used to be.

18 hours ago

James **********

@Michael *******

let us say that GROK wandered into the camp of the UROK TRIBE some 2000 years ago. They simply cracked his head open. He brought nothing to the table, and the Urok had little kids to feed. Just philosophical musings from me to you.

10 hours ago

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James **********

Michael ********

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@Paul ******

but should have, theoretically. As human you should can live wherever you want.

20 hours ago

Todd *********

@Michael *******

as human, no you cannot live wherever you want

18 hours ago