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Is showing a long-term lease as proof of accommodation an issue when entering Thailand on a tourist visa?

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Question of Long Term lease (1 year) as proof of accommodation at Immigration when flying into BKK & DMK.

I've been reading when flying in I should have: 1) 20k baht cash minimum 2) proof of onward travel 3) proof of accommodation, in case I am asked.

When flying in on either a 30 day visa exemption, or a SETV (60 day tourist), will there be any issue showing a 1 year lease as my accommodation?

I wasn't sure if they prefer something like that or if that actually looks "bad" considering I'm a tourist. Or is it a NON ISSUE?

Info: I'm a US Citizen. I do not live in Thailand long term, and I do not work here etc. I travel around Asia a lot and it is nice to have a place to keep my stuff and apartments are cheap. I was told it is perfectly fine to rent a long term apartment on a tourist visa/exemption.

Example: in 2018 I was only here for 30 days on a visa exemption in January. And I've been in here again since Oct 1st on another 30 day exemption + extension until Nov 28.

I plan on spending a week or 2 in Cambodia and then coming back here on either a SETV or visa exemption.

Thanks in advance and sorry for the long winded question, just wanted to be thorough.
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The user is inquiring whether presenting a one-year lease as proof of accommodation is an issue when entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption or a SETV. They seek clarification on whether immigration officials might find a long-term lease suspicious for a tourist, particularly since they are a US citizen traveling frequently in Asia.
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