Is it worth using Fast Track for my first entry into Thailand with a DTV visa given my immigration history?

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I’ve just had my DTV (Soft Power) visa approved, but I’m wondering whether it’s worth using Fast Track for my first entry into Thailand given my immigration history.

My background:
I previously spent about 6 months continuously in Thailand.

* The first 3 months were on a tourist visa, followed by a 1-month overstay (I paid the overstay fine when leaving).
* I then did a one-day visa run and re-entered successfully.
* After that, I obtained an Education (ED) visa.
* Two months into my ED visa, I left Thailand for one day and was refused re-entry. The immigration officer advised me to return with a proper visa.
* I have now been approved for a DTV (Soft Power) visa.

Would using Fast Track make any difference for my first DTV entry, or will I still be assessed in the same way by immigration?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user inquired about the value of using Fast Track service upon entering Thailand for the first time with a newly obtained DTV (Soft Power) visa, considering their complicated immigration history that includes previous overstays and a refused re-entry. Community responses varied, with some suggesting that while Fast Track might alleviate stress, it wouldn't significantly change the scrutiny by immigration officials, who would still assess them based on their overall immigration record.

Ho ****** · Answer

You likely won't have any issue at all. It probably is a waste of money. But for peace of mind and mental health and to allay your fears and worries, it will help you, yes. But really, you can save the money and go the normal way.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

You do know it's the same immigration staff sitting in the fast track booths as all the others, right? I mean they rotate the shifts just like many other jobs.

Whether they'll give you hassle over your entry has nothing to do with which lane you're in.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Dtv is 5 year multi entry do what you want. You past is gone enjoy your new visa

Peter ******** · Answer

Waste of money

Brandon ************ · Answer

Would never be worth using safe entry for your first entry. That's the safest one of all

Ivo ***** · Answer

You overstayed + was refused and got a DTV? Sounds like a good story;)

IndigoG******** · Answer

DTV, you are good

Chris ********* · Answer

This a joke?

Toni ******* · Answer

I was playinf around with exempts and last with ED (9mnths) for over 2 years before getting DTV, then i was 22months straight with dtv (3 5minute border runs), never been asked any questions... the last time before ED i got lectured about exempts and was told to get married with my thai ex, so i went for ED 🤣

Andi *********** · Answer

Other similar applicants had no problem entering with their DTV so you should be fine. If you want to feel less stressed then getting Fast Track is a good option to do that. Fast track, no questions very likely asked.

Is it worth using Fast Track for my first entry into Thailand with a DTV visa given my immigration history?

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