Answered10 months ago
What are the current immigration experiences and recommendations for entering Thailand with a visa extension?
You won’t have a problem if you’re a genuine tourist.
Landed at Suvarnabhumi from Cambodia 2 days ago. I have a Non O extension so knew I would not have problems but my mate is here on holiday. He’s been in and out of Thailand a few times during the past 12 months but always stayed inside his 60 day entitlement. He arrived in Thailand 2 weeks ago on yet another 60 day and then we exited to visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. Flew back in and all he was asked was, when he was leaving Thailand again. He gave a date within 60 days, didn’t have to show any proof and was stamped in. All good if you don’t abuse the system.
Landed at Suvarnabhumi from Cambodia 2 days ago. I have a Non O extension so knew I would not have problems but my mate is here on holiday. He’s been in and out of Thailand a few times during the past 12 months but always stayed inside his 60 day entitlement. He arrived in Thailand 2 weeks ago on yet another 60 day and then we exited to visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. Flew back in and all he was asked was, when he was leaving Thailand again. He gave a date within 60 days, didn’t have to show any proof and was stamped in. All good if you don’t abuse the system.
Answer summary
The post discusses the ease of re-entering Thailand for genuine tourists, highlighting a personal experience with a 60-day visa. The author observes that immigration officers asked minimal questions when his friend returned from a trip to Cambodia, as long as he adhered to the visa rules. The conversation notes that outcomes can vary depending on the immigration officer and advises maintaining a clean and respectful presentation at border control for optimal experiences.
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Paul **********
Correct, just follow the rules
Andreas *********
your mate was very lucky that he didn't have to show a solid proof of onward travel 🙂
Nick *******
OP@Andreas ********
Yeah, he had it and we thought he would at least be asked for it.
Mark ***********
Thanks for this
Nick *******
Nothing to do with it. It's the luck of the draw with the immigration officer who will decide your fate.
Nick *******
OP@Nick ******
Ah so you’re the one name calling and accusing me of hiding behind a keyboard. Couldn’t make that shit up. 🤣🤡Nick *******
@Nick ******
just seen u from Liverpool, i say no more 😂Nick *******
OPNick Green Ha ha I’ve been blocked, what a shit house.🤣🤣🤣
Nick *******
Wot a sado, who has to hide behind his profile. Probably a Kiddie Fiddler.
Nick *******
@Nick ******
wow im getting to you ain't i old man. Haha wots matter got no job in shitty scouseland? Has to spend all day in front of his keyboard. Billy no mates. Ugly fucker. Now go and do one.
Nick *******
OP@Nick ******
Ahhh, good you’re back!!! Loads more to laugh at, great 🤣🤣 Trolling? Wasn’t it you who started with the names? 😳 You need to be careful who you mouth off at if you can’t take the hits ya sausage. 🤣🤣 I can see we’re hitting a nerve, really getting upset aren’t you 🤣🤣 Was it because we know you like LB’s? 🤣🤣 Is it because we know you’re a baldy shit house? 🤣🤣 Is it because your mum’s not sure if it was really the milkman who wasted his sperm? 🤣🤣 Waiting your sad useless reply for more laughs.🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡Nick *******
@Nick ******
you really are a sad old fucker arnt you. We all laughing here at wot a dumbass you really are. Go & play with your Gayboy friends. And stop trolling sado.Nick *******
OP@Nick ******
Ha ha, what a shit house you are. Are you looking for back-up from other posters now? Weak as fuck. 🤣🤣🤣 Are you off now? Don’t go! Me and my mates are all laughing at how hard you are from halfway round the world. You’re the gift that keeps on giving with your poncy excuses, we’re creasing up. Easy to tell you’re deffo a taker from the LB’s, bald, dumb and full of cum.🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡.Nick *******
@Nick ******
haha ur the muppet fool. That's why everyone reply to you telling you are a thickhead from scouse land. Bye AresholeNick *******
OP@Nick ******
Fuck me you’re an expert in excuses. Your bullshit is showing you right up ya muppet. 🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡Nick *******
@Nick ******
i live in Thailand since 2008 fool. I went uk for new year bac now. Can u read? I know not easy for scousersNick *******
OP@Nick ******
What you don’t even live here but commenting on entry rules for Thailand? Who’s looking like a dumbass now, hiding on the other side of the planet talking hard man shit 🤣🤣 Your dad wasted his sperm on you 🤣🤡🤡Nick *******
@Nick ******
typical Scouser, thick as shitNick *******
@Nick ******
you really are a dumbass. I'm the other side of the world. Different time zone DUHNick *******
OP@Nick ******
You actually wrote a reply at 10pm on NYE? No one to celebrate with billy no mates? 🤣. And you stalk profiles to see where people come from! Prize fucking loser you are 🤣🤣🤡🤡Nick *******
OP@Nick ******
So you’re saying, staying within the rules gets you kicked out?Nick *******
@Nick ******
where does it say that i said that?Nick *******
Nick *******
OP@Nick ******
Did you read the post?? Did you read the headline? It’s all about, if you’re a genuine tourist, you won’t have a problem. You wrote “Nothing to do with it”. Do you need further help in understanding?
Pierre *********
@Nick ******
Well they are not consistent between each other. As there is no proper written rule, each agent makes its own arbitrary decision above 2 exemptions. According to reports, some will take the piss with several yearly exemptions, others will quickly stamp without asking anything.Rob ****
look clean & presentable
Be honest & be respectful to the culture, people & businesses and you will always be welcome/welcomed back.
The Thais are great at reading people at border control
Be honest & be respectful to the culture, people & businesses and you will always be welcome/welcomed back.
The Thais are great at reading people at border control
Hans *********
@Rob ***
I always shave , dress decently say hello in Thai. Rarely get asked anything. If I do a border hop I spend two weeks there , fly in or out one of the legs, usually in to Thailand. I got a dtv do it's not an issue as they tighten up immigrationRob ****
@Hans ********
@Nick ******
personally I’ve never had an issue either, always hear strange stories and I’ve also overstayed a visa, 4 days exactly and then crossed by land in poipet, tried disputing the fine with the Thai border force and she shouted the chief police officer over, with a big smile he said it plain and simple ‘’ you no pay you stay in Thailand and you pay more fine money’’ and we both had a laugh,I paid the fine, we shook hands ,the day continued and when I returned to Thailand I was given another entry without questions.Life’s really simple, you receive what you put out in the world
Hans *********
So
Rob ****
@Nick ******
unfortunately in todays fragile world no one can be discriminated against and tbh all in all over the years all brits have played their part destroying Thais trust albeit it’s mainly the Gen Z’s lack of respect & class and Gen X coming over trying to ‘’buy out’’ all the women🫣 the Thais were tolerant for years due to the westerners bringing a lot of foreign currency into their economy which allowed them to expand but as years have gone by and everyone’s pocket has tightened, they’re beginning to resist,tighten laws & be less tolerant towards the behaviours of the westerners commencing on their streetsIf you’ve been there a while or return regularly, do you blame them? I don’t
Truly one of the most special places in the world so it’s no coincidence people will do everything to experience paradise but 80% haven’t explored it past bangla road, khao san road or the massage parlour😬
Hope your doing well mate, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year Nick
Nick *******
OP@Rob ***
Same t ok you buddy. 👍Nick *******
OP@Rob ***
Agreed but why do so many undesirables manage to get in and do their best to ruin this wonderful county?Nick *******
OPCelestina Gabrielle Torres Personally I live here in Thailand and have a visa that allows my stay. It was my friend on holiday and yes he always leaves within the allowed 60 days with no extensions or border runs.
Wayne *********
They're primarily after people who use up every last bit of the "visa" stamp, then border hop to reset the clock for another 60 + 30 days.
Nick *******
OP@Wayne ********
Agreed but I see so many genuine tourists worried about being turned away. Hopefully this recent, real life experience helps them not to worry.
Sue **********
@Nick ******
Those genuine tourists who are worried panic because of media and those terrible headlines there.Hans *********
I suppose it depends on immigration officer. I had dtac, I have a dtv it had my visa number on dtac, she asked for proof of dtv, it was somewhere on phone. She finally sent me off with other officer who in 20 seconds stamped me in. Next time in from Cambodia officer looked at dtac, smiled stamped me with dtv. So I'd watch the officer a second see which lanes are stalking, which are moving, head to the ones moving.
Hans *********
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