Should I change my travel plans due to recent issues with METV approvals in Thailand?

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Jul 21, 2019

5 years ago

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Jamie Hanson is asking in another topic: 

Should  we change our plans. Was going for a METV but seems that Thai  immigration is going through a crisis and too many people getting  refused. Never used to be like this but to be honest I’ve not been since  2003. Just don’t want to be knocked back at airport so would it be  easier going to pp or Saigon and not have wasted the effort ?

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Jamie Hanson is reconsidering travel plans involving a METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) for Thailand due to reports of increased visa refusals and an immigration crisis. They express concerns about being denied entry and are contemplating alternate destinations like Phnom Penh or Saigon to avoid potential issues.

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