I've done a lot of visa runs, extensions, including land border runs in Laos and Myanmar. But I've been mostly living out of Thailand for over a year, but still visited and extended. When I use this passport I get asked what I'm doing in Thailand. Should I not get a DTV until I get a fresh passport? Or is this not a problem?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the concerns of obtaining a new passport prior to applying for a Digital Visa (DTV) in Thailand, after facing frequent questions regarding immigration history. Experts in the comments advise that getting a new passport won't erase past records since biometrics like fingerprints and facial recognition are tied to prior entries. Despite these challenges, it is recommended to continue with the DTV application as it may help legitimize the status, and the history will still be accessible regardless of passport changes.
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