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Is it advisable to use the e-gates for immigration in Thailand with a DTV?
Entered through BKK last night and no questions from immigration. What I almost did though was to enter through the e-gates, which would have been a big mistake. I asked the staff if I could use the e-gate and they asked my nationality, and then said yes I can. But when I walked up to it I read ”Visa free” so I asked the staff again if I could use the gate since I had a visa, couldn’t of course. Then they asked which visa I had and when I said DTV they said I could use fast track, I didn’t believe that but checked the sign and of course it’s not for DTV. Guess they mixed it up with LTR. Anyways, just a reminder to not use the e gates 😅
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The author shares their experience upon entering Thailand through BKK, noting that they nearly used the e-gates but realized it was a mistake due to their visa type (DTV). They mention that the staff initially confirmed they could use the e-gate based on their nationality but later clarified it was only for those entering visa-free. There's a warning to fellow travelers about the potential confusion regarding e-gate access and DTV visas.
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Dave ***********
The e-gate just refuses you entry then you go in the fast track que did it 2 weeks ago
Alessandro ***********
@Da**
this sounds like a BKK top tip! 👏Dave ***********
@Alessandro **********
yeah my arrival card in the thim app said i was eligible so I thought why not as the que was massive
Chris ****
It seems like only anonymous get questions from IO 😂😂 which never happened
RadiantTan**********
Boring
Wolf****
Was this your first return on dtv ?
Jon **********
OPWolf7247 My third entry
Wolf****
@Jon *********
ah cool, i am headed home this week and plan to return at the end of January / first of February that will be my second entry on my dtv.Jon **********
OPWolf7247 My first entry was september 2025 and second february after 5 days in Vietnam. Went back home in June and returned now.
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