Is my planned timeline of stays in Thailand acceptable for immigration purposes?

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Hello, everyone.

I would like to ask if this is okay with the Thai Immigration regarding the timeline of my stay here in Thailand.

60days🇹🇭 - (Dec. 2024-Jan. 2025)
2 Weeks🇵🇭 - Mainland (Jan.) 
60days🇹🇭 - (Feb. - March) 
3days🇲🇾 - Malaysia (March)

and I will go back again here in Thailand with my husband, who has a DTV. We (our infant) are still not under his DTV. Are they not going to hold us when we go back here again in Thailand?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user inquires about their travel timeline and whether it aligns with Thai immigration regulations, particularly regarding their re-entry into Thailand after multiple short stays. Comments from the community emphasize the importance of holding an appropriate visa, specifically a Dependent Visa (DTV), and highlight that Thai immigration policies can be strict, especially concerning multiple entries within a short period. It’s noted that an immigration officer has discretion in approving entries, and there’s caution regarding the potential denial based on the travel history.

Andrew ******* · Answer

Thai immigration look at your last 6 months and say you cannot visit more than twice under visa exemption so after Malaysia you have high risk of denial, few people on here have this experience in last few months

Luc ************ · Answer

Are you going back in time? 2024 and jan 2025

John ********** · Answer

I would get the DTV for you and the kid before coming to Thailand again. They really are quite strict these days.

Riccardo ********* · Answer

Consider that soon there will be no more 60days visa free in Thailand.

John ********** · Answer

One consideration is a land border crossing as prior to the new 60 day visa there seemed to be some separation between air/land entries. Also, a less travelled border crossing would be Langkawai Island Malaysia via Ferry to Satun Thailand...then from there to Hat Yai and beyond. I had a good experience with this a few years ago.

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Tony ********* · Answer

Look for an IO that looks like he/she is having a good day 😀.  Noone can really give you a actual answer

Robert ******** · Answer

Get a proper visa. There’s a good chance that they won’t let you back in.

No regular tourist has plans like that - common sense.

Graham ****** · Answer

Why haven't you considered a DTV as a dependent?

Braulio ********* · Answer

That record does not seem to be that of a tourist. Consider obtaining an appropriate visa.

Von *********** · Answer

There is no definitive answer for this scenario, why??? Because your ability to enter Thailand on any given day is at the SOLE DISCRETION of the Immigration Officer you stand in front of at the Arrival Hall of whatever city you arrive at.

My personal experience last year was 3 entries with 1 being 28 days which was prior to the 60 day visa exempt.

On each of the 2 subsequent 60 day visa exempt entries I stayed 6 weeks and 5 weeks and I was aware I may have been turned back on the last occasion which was November 2024 to December.

Is my planned timeline of stays in Thailand acceptable for immigration purposes?

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