Should I apply for a tourist visa or can I enter Thailand visa free after my recent stay?

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Nov 5, 2024

8 days ago

Tak *******

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I have been here visa free for the past 110 days left for 3 days after first 60 days were up came back through DMK, a young IO wasn't happy for some reason and passed me on to her boss who asked me why I had come back I said I had a girl friend and he seemed happy to allow me in I will be leaving again in 9 days but returning 1 week later this time through BKK should I get a tourist visa or will I be ok visa free?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on entering Thailand visa-free after an extended stay and prior scrutiny by immigration officers. They have plans to travel and return shortly but are uncertain about their chances of re-entry without a tourist visa. Comments suggest that due to previous issues with immigration, applying for a tourist visa might increase chances of entry, although opinions vary on the necessity and effectiveness of this route.

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Михайло ********

It's better to arrange VIP line to avoid any questions

8 days ago

James *****

@Михайло *******

can you recommend a service?

10 hours ago

Михайло ********

@James ****

I've sent you a message! please, check

6 hours ago

Михайло ********

@James ****

Passport copies are required before entering the certain airports. The list of the airports will be provided upon request

6 hours ago

Михайло ********

@James ****

Yes, I do.

6 hours ago

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Михайло ********

Jim ********

@Михайло *******

paying to skip the queues doesn’t eliminate the chance of being asked questions

8 days ago

Михайло ********

@Jim *******

Not in the case with an agents! when I say 0 questions))) it means 0 questions, and don't forget where are you landing!!! The Kingdom of Thailand- the country of limitless opportunities, which are not possible in your hone country or any other EU countries as well.

8 days ago

Bobby *******

@Jim *******

you don’t understand how the service works.

8 days ago

Михайло ********

@Bobby ******

I suggest SO) I belive once he will try, will never take an extra risk anymore )))

8 days ago

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Михайло ********

Mike *****

Since you were pulled aside, it will only be a matter of time before a denial comes. Because a tourist visa is what it means. Saying that you have a girlfriend will only be an accepted excuse before one unhappy officer decides that you cannot go in.

My suggestion is to try and get a longer term visa as soon as you can.

8 days ago

Tak *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I think the issue was with the young lady not being able to speak English Mike she said something to me in Thai and then brought me around the back to see her boss.

7 days ago

Михайло ********

@Mike ****

you are 100% right

8 days ago

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Михайло ********

Tony ******

Nobody knows 😆 yet go find out .Where at the point these decisions will be made 🤔

8 days ago

Tak *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tony *****

indeed I will and I'll let you know how I got on.😂

7 days ago

Tony ******

@Tak ******

please do it's a question many of us are interested

7 days ago

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Tony ******

Declan **********

A TR visa will only slightly increase your chances... With your history this year and being flagged already, you're still likely to be denied (if you can even get the visa) without a proper long-term visa or the use of an agent that can get you through the airport without issue.

8 days ago

Tak *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Declan, I don't plan on staying here any longer that Jan 4 2025, I will apply for the tourist visa when I get to Dublin but it may not be issued by the time my flight lands in BKK.

7 days ago

Михайло ********

@Declan *********

100% agree. I had the same situation))) stayed 6 months and was denied to enter Thailand via Suvarnabhumi the 3 d time, as soon I contacted an agent, all questions disappeared immediately 😕!))))) I was so happy to cross the border with 0 questions!)))) as I was informed it's possible to use this way unlimited amount of times !!!!!!

8 days ago

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Михайло ********

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