What are the best border entry points for a visa exemption stamp in Thailand, considering prior warnings at immigration?

May 9, 2019
6 years ago
Ben *********
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Which borders entry points are advisable for entering Thailand on a visa exemption stamp for someone with 3 sixty-day tourist visas in 2018/19?

I travel and spend long times outside Thailand, but last time I came in (Dec 28th 2018) I was questioned and warned at Suvarnabhumi. Now I'm worried coming back next week they'll see the warning and turn me away. I heard that getting a visa exemption via a land border is safer, is this right?
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The user is seeking advice on safe entry points into Thailand using a visa exemption stamp, particularly due to past scrutiny during immigration. They are concerned about potential issues at the airport after receiving a warning during their last entry. Experienced community members suggest that land borders like Sadao and Nong Khai are generally safer options for entry. Those traveling via airports are advised to carry necessary documentation such as proof of cash, onward travel, and accommodation arrangements.
Tod *********
And on that note, we're done.

People please realize there is no crystal ball, no Ouija board, no thai fortune teller we can ask that will give you a real answer about if/when/where you will have a problem stamping into the country. :/ It's just a total crap shoot at some crossings and even at the good ones IF you catch an officer in a bad mood on the wrong day you can be targeted.

All you can do is be prepared with the 3-proof ofz and hope for the best

Good Luck safe travels (y)
Tod *********
I'd say it's a toss up and no one can tell you IF you will or won't skate into the country without being questioned.

Easy land borders are the Sadao border in southern thailand, and the Nong Khai border in Northermn thailand.

The easiest airport to fly into is Chiang Mai..

If you're flying in all you can do is have the proof of 20K baht (or the equivalent) in CASH, proof of onward travel (in 30 days), proof of a hotel booking or confirmed lodging and hope for the best.

Good Luck
Ben *********
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Ha Tien - Kampot - Kep - Otres beach - Koh Rong - Trat - Koh Chang

Would be great if there's word about Trat crossing. If not, thanks anyway for the previous advice.
Ben *********
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@Tod ********
, I'm in Vietnam, I enjoyed the trip along the south-cambodian coast the last time I did it a few years back.
Tod *********
@Ben ********
, so you are going to FLY in to Cambodia and slog all the way to the Cham Yeam - Khlong Yai border in Trat province to enter the country?
Ben *********
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Wait, one last one if I may. How is the reputation of Trat border in regards to this kind of situation?
Ben *********
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Thanks Tod ๐Ÿ‘
Tod *********
@Ben ********
If you're going to be questioned having those things is a good thing to have.

you were reading that the people who were denied entrance to thailand were made to sign documents stating they understood they were being denied for failure to show proof of funds.
Ben *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks for this. Is having those things (20K in cash, onward travel etc) a near guarantee? I remember reading here that some people were asked to sign statements that they didn't have sufficient funds even when they did.
Ben *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I'm from the UK. I had 3 Tourist visas via airports in 2018 (last one in December). I had no land border entries this year.

If I can safely enter via an airport I would prefer this to via land.

Thanks in advance
Ben *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I intend to just take the 30 day visa exempt.
Tod *********
and are you going to be coming into the country with a valid tourist visa (that you got from a thai consulate before hand) or are you thinking of just comin' in on a 30 day visa exempt entry by air?
Tod *********
Remember people from 51 countries are only allowed TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year. AND remember that some borders are not letting people bounce out and back in without staying IN the other country for 24 hours.

How about stating your nationality AND where you are in thailand. <- seeing as those two things make a difference..
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