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Should I enter Thailand on a visa exemption given my travel history or apply for a multi-entry tourist visa?

Mar 17, 2026
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The_Le*******
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Hi everyone, I have seen on this group a few travelers being refused entry, due to travel history. I am after some thoughts on entering on visa exempt, or book a (“safe entry agent) I’m not sure if this is the correct terminology 🙃, or a apply for a multi entry tourist visa?

My travel history is April- March 2024 (11 days), October 2024 (8 days) MotoGP , December 2024 to January 2025 24 days, April 2025 (15 days), August 2025 (9 days), December 2025- January 2026 (34 days). No over stays or boarder runs and return to Australia each time. Looking at returning for Songkran and booked return flight. So in total 101 days since April 2024 so far. Wow had to check the maths 😳. The next trip booked April-May 2026 (29 days). Sorry for the long post. Thanking in advance. 🙏🙏
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The user is concerned about their travel history in relation to entering Thailand on a visa exemption. They list their past trips and inquire whether they should rely on visa exemption, use a 'safe entry agent', or apply for a multi-entry tourist visa. Community responses generally reassure the user, stating that their travel pattern appears to reflect genuine tourism, reducing the likelihood of encountering issues at immigration. However, some suggest erring on the side of caution and obtaining a visa.
Graham ******
You entered again in December after the extra scrutiny was introduced and received no warning (get a visa) so your history raised no red flags
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Yashar *******
No issue at all.
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John ********
It may be questioned but you are not doing 60+30 like a lot of people.

I think you would be deemed a ‘tourist’ by immigration.

My record is similar to yours last 2 years but on a ‘retirement Visa’ now.
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Jonathan **********
I just went through the land border crossing at Nong Kai, my last visa waiver was in Feb 25, and I got a retirement visa about a month later. The last one before that was in April ‘24, and I only stayed in the country for a month. Coming back into the country from Laos I was forced to wait and talk to the Immigration supervisor. They made me talk to a supervisor on the way out since I was allowing my retirement visa to expire without renewing it. But on the way back in I asked the supervisor why I was singled out and he said “no visa.” I was perfectly legal to re-enter the country. Now, he did not ask me for a departure reservation or how much cash I had on hand, maybe because I told him my plans and that I hold a lease on an apartment in BKK and own a Thai bank account. I would use a fast track service, the 1590-2500 baht is cheaper than flying back home.
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Lina *******
No one can say with certainty. It is up to immigration officer on the day of entry. Take a risk on visa exemption or purchase a visa.💜
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Haim *******
You are good. The new regulations talk mot to exceed 157 days in a year.
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Lina *******
@Haim ******
pls advise link for confirmation as my entries are around that figure.
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Ruby *******
Lina Evans you won’t find a link to that information cos it’s simply not true. There are NO limits on days you can spend in Thailand per year. Regardless of how many people on Facebook tell you there are. It’s easy to do your own research tbf.
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Haim *******
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Markus ********
I got pulled up for 2 stamps this year ...got told to get a non o or cannot come back in
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Paul *******
3 months anything could chance will policing. My 19 yeard here it all goes in ebs and flows.
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Steve *****
Markus Daniel How long did you stay each time?
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Markus ********
Steve Hay 10 days I work FIFO been coming in and out for 4 years never had a problem but since November last year they have totally cracked down on visa exempt stamps..Ive just switched over to a non o ,, multi entry..
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James **********
That's the trouble with social media, misinformation everywhere. The government said they were cracking down on people living illegally on back to back border bounces, nothing to do with genuine tourism.
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David ********
Agree with all the other posts saying you're a tourist...thailand loves tourists
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Andy ********
I agree with all other responders. Absolutely nothing to worry about. Have a great time on next and future holidays in Thailand.
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Malcolm *******
Your history shows you are a gunuine tourist . They welcome such as you mate , no problem for you .
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Luc ************
555 i did a lot more entries and days on visa exempt. Last year around 150 days, this year same same. Dont worry.
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CoolBun*******
De Clerck how have you managed to do 150 days already this year when we are only on day 75?
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Steve *****
You are worrying about nothing. All your history suggests you are a tourist. Thats what they are looking at.
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Wannikea *********
Your entry and stay patterns are that of a genuine tourist. I doubt the passport control officer would even blink before stamping you in.
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John **********
To be fair your history is pretty minimal so you would probably be fine visa exempt. If you're worried about it get a tourist visa
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