Should I be Concerned About Too Many Visits to Thailand on a Tourist Visa?

Nov 17, 2019
5 years ago
Bill *********
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Hello everyone. I've been reading a lot about people getting warned they are visiting Thailand too much. I was in Thailand on tourist visa in April for about 5 weeks. I bought an extension. I then went back again in October for 4 weeks. I am going back in December for 8 weeks and will buy another exemption. I'm a US citizen. Should I be concerned?
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The user is concerned about their frequent visits to Thailand on a tourist visa, having already spent significant time in the country and planning more visits. However, community comments suggest that as a tourist, repeated visits are generally not an issue unless one is living primarily in Thailand on a tourist visa.
James ********
Good Luck Bill Collins ...enjoy Thailand

Thanks all for your helpful replies.

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Michael ********
No. Only 2 visits in a year. That is unlikely to attract attention.
Matthew *******
You'll be fine. πŸ‘
George *********
If you want to get an METV to Thailand can you just mail your passport to the closest Embassy in US or do you have to be there in person?
George *********
Thanks James, I was thinking I'd have to fly to NY from Florida.
James ********
@George ********
you can mail in your application with passport to either Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City or Washington DC Thai Consulates.
Robert *******
No, tourists don't need to be concerned. As long as you agree that atourist does not apply for a visa to go home. People living inside Thailand, sometimes for years using short time visa or visa exempt are the group who get the questions and denied entries.
Ryan *******
There seem to be plenty of posts to the contrary there Robert
James ********
@David ***********
Loyalty is a two way street...especially with Delta Airlines. With 1.8 Million miles in their seats...we do get along well πŸ˜‰
James ********
David N Viscuso I am in a happy mood right now as I fly from Beijing China to Detroit on Delta. Delta upgraded me to Delta One Business Class at the gateπŸ˜„

Hope you have a Happy Day tooπŸ˜‰
Michael **********
second statement was meant to be humorous for sure

as for limits people impose on imaginary borders and lands : I'm quite serious about that. complete silliness.
Michael **********
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Michael **********
can a tourist decide on the time he wants to tour?
The ********
I just arrived back in today through Chiang Mai after 2 back to back METVS this year, but I have been following the rules. Also 3 proofs and doing touristy shit even though the bulk has been spent in Thailand.
Bill *********
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Sorry, I meant extension not exemption.
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