Should I wait for my E-Visa approval before reentering Thailand after a recent visit?

Considering your situation, I'd advise against flying into Thailand before your E-Visa is approved. Since you've already applied for an E-Visa, it's best to wait for its approval to avoid any potential issues during immigration.¹

As you mentioned, you have a 60-day visa exemption for your passport, but the immigration officer's previous advice to apply for an E-Visa might indicate that they're scrutinizing frequent entries.

If you enter Thailand before your E-Visa is approved, you risk being denied entry or facing difficulties during immigration. It's better to wait for the E-Visa approval to ensure a smooth re-entry process.

Additionally, keep in mind that Thailand has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt visitors, which will be fully implemented by June 2025.² This might affect your future entries, so it's essential to stay informed about the latest visa regulations.

I recommend waiting for your E-Visa approval and then entering Thailand with the approved visa to avoid any potential complications. You should also consider reading a book or two before your travel.. I'd recommend a book "Thailand Unveiled 2024-2025" by James Anderson on Amazon..it has all the info and recommendations you need..you should check it out 😀

Just make sure everything you do immigration wise is above board. It's their country and their rules. Never try and buck the system. I hear too many stories like this. It's just not worth it.

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have you been entering and exiting the country on a regular basis? What you were talking about sounds like a standard visa run which I have done a few times and then applied for long-term visa. these things are stressful, good luck!

Everything would depend on how the immigration officer you will stand in front of views your history. You've obviously spent too long in Thailand on tourist visas or visa exempt entries. Even a tourist visa is no guarantee of entry, although it might improve your chances. It not sure that having a prior commitment would help your case either.

It's a lottery

You go work is it? Share me, see how I can advise you

If you were warned, a tourist visa wouldn't do a big difference, I think.

Interesting topic 🤔 keep us posted 👍 best of luck 🤞

I was told the same thing by IO at BKK, and even had to sign a form stating that I understood. I am in HCMC, so applied online here, but it is taking forever. 10 days already. They have asked for extra documents. Proof of accommodation for whole 60-day duration, whereas, I had supplied proof of first few days, and then condo booking for final 30-days, as I wanted the freedom to move around Thailand. They have also taken issue, that my inbound and outbound flights are not on the same booking, although both are with Vietnam Airlines. Stressful! Good luck, but I certainly would just arrive hoping to get in via a visa exempt.

If you were warned then that is recorded in their database, and will be available to all immigration entry points. Keep that in mind.

With the introduction of the 60day visa exempt, Thailand immigration says if you are abusing that system, you are not a tourist, so get the correct working visa, and follow the rules or we won't let you in.

I wouldn’t risk it. What would you do if they refuse entry?

Sounds like you entered to often if they warned you already. Means there obviously is a risk to just arrive but it will depend on the immigration officer you stand in front of when you arrive.