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What are the current entry experiences for tourists re-entering Thailand on a visa after a long absence?

Dec 12, 2025

13 hours ago

Just some info for others worried about entering.

I've spent the last 3 years on/off in Thailand on tourist visa, visa exemption, and a 1yr student visa. 

I recently left for 9 months and did a world travel trip. 

Yesterday I crossed via land at the Padang Besar border with Malaysia. 

No issues at all, despite the many Thai stamps in my passport. 

No questions, no proof, nothing. 

Just a photo, fingerprints and a slightly grumpy officer, and I was stamped in for 60 days 👍

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shares their recent experience re-entering Thailand via the Padang Besar border after a 9-month absence, highlighting how they faced no issues despite having multiple Thai stamps in their passport. They were granted a 60-day stay with a simple entry process, which sparked discussion among commenters about the unpredictable nature of current immigration rules in Thailand, the experiences of others regarding entry, and the implications of overstaying or entering under different visa categories.

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David ******

So you will be exiting Thailand in 60 days?

12 hours ago

Farang *********

Sounds to me like it is a lucky dip.

12 hours ago

IndigoJa********

You saying you had no problems is the same as people riding Scooters without a helmut and ignoring the rules . Its easy, no problem until some officer decides to stop and deal you . With immigration of course its a bit more serious if you dont obey the rules and the officer decides to stop you entering Thailand . Its a Holding Cell and deportation back to your home country at your expense , or if you are lucky to a neighbouring country . Not worth the risk imo .

12 hours ago

Dan *******

Happy Travels to You.

12 hours ago

Tony *********

Thats because you haven't been there for 9 months

12 hours ago

Tania **********

@Tony ********

I am not Police , either you !!

Comments here kind if accusing people asking advice ; we are here to help , not critics or insults.

This is a forum for advice and be kind to people looking for answers.

Isaid what i read here .

8 hours ago

Tania **********

@Tony ********

Not exactly ; some reports here, been denied , even stayed 7 months back in EU .

10 hours ago

Tony *********

@Tania *********

show me those reports. Because I only hear ones that have multiple back to back visa runs on visa Exemption that had been denied . Oh And that one person that allegedly got denied for not having sufficient funds but she also had multiple entries

9 hours ago

Tania **********

@Tony ********

Show what ?

I follow this group, and, i read here few days or week ago, people been denied , after been home for many months ; a guy from Holland ( i know him ) , and some others .

If you don’t believe, no problem .

9 hours ago

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Tania **********

Lyndon ************

@Tania *********

7 is less than 9...

9 hours ago

Tania **********

@Lyndon ***********

I am not Police, i am tourist here ; this forum is about advice and been polite towards orhers in need of ‘advice ‘; i am just saying what i read here .

9 hours ago

Lyndon ************

@Tania *********

never said you were police. Wasn't impolite either. Regardless, pointing out someone was rejected with a 7 month gap to someone with a 9 month gap, isn't relevant. A 9 or 10 month rejection would be.

9 hours ago

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Lyndon ************

Andrew ********

ASEAN passport holder?

13 hours ago

ProficientS************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Andrew *******

no, British

13 hours ago

Tania **********