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What are the experiences of re-entering Thailand after a long stay abroad, especially under the 'soft power' visa program?
Re-entering ThailandSoft Power VisaVisa RulesTravel ExperiencesDigital Nomad Visa180-Day Rule90-Day Reporting
Apr 1, 2025
a year ago
David ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello,
I just returned from a 3 day trip to Hong Kong after my 180 days. Not one question asked at BKK. Stamped and straight though.
Soft power- medical
Cheers
I just returned from a 3 day trip to Hong Kong after my 180 days. Not one question asked at BKK. Stamped and straight though.
Soft power- medical
Cheers
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their experience of returning to Bangkok after a 3-day trip to Hong Kong, highlighting a smooth re-entry without questions at customs. This prompted discussions in the comments about responsibilities like the 90-day report, differing opinions on traveler scrutiny, and other visa types like the digital nomad visa.
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Christopher ******
I got the full blown digital nomad visa. Got praised coming in.
Marcela ********
Did you do the 90 day Report between the 180 days?
David ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marcela *******
yeah, but I’m considering not this time because the wait at Bkk was all dayAndy ************
@David *******
Why did you go to immigration? I always do the 90-day report by mail! Takes five mins at my local post office! 😂Re-Angelo ********
@David *******
i believe first time is in person the other times you can report online 😄David ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Re-Angelo *******
not if you leave the country. It clicks back to the start again.Re-Angelo ********
@David *******
Huh so if ive left the country i have to visit in person instead of doing the tm-30 online, when ive already been once in person? Thats kinda lame… lolReply to
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Andrew ***********
What's going to happen after 3-4 years, traveling all around Asia, in and out of thailand and returning to Thailand and claiming "medical"
David ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew **********
I have been deemed permanently incapacitated from my medical conditions and will need treatment for life.David ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnd I took the treatment documents with me just in case, but they didn’t ask.
Andrew ***********
@David *******
fair enough. I was thinking it was Invisalign or some other BS like some people are hoping will last 5 years . Is your condition mental or physical?Anonymous ******************
@Andrew **********
that’s a very personal thing to askDavid ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew **********
yeah that’s dumb 😂 I’d prefer to keep my medical conditions private sorryAndrew ***********
@David *******
you don't seem disabled enough to take steroids, tattoo every inch of your body and travel around Asia ... Must be mental, let me guess, army pay out because you have a sore back?David ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew **********
why do you need to be disabled to a certain extent to have a medical injury that requires life treatment? My injuries are supported by hard evidence, but I’m guessing you’re a doctor and know better. What has tattoos got to do with anything 😂 and I won’t let my medical issues stop me from being healthy and going to the gym, training around them. You just sound like a jealous little baby that has nothing better to do than stalk my profile 😂
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Peter *********
It's great innit, same for me last month. It upsets a load of people on here though. They want everyone on soft power interrogated.
Andy ************
@Peter ********
Why would anyone get upset? The DTV is available to everyone. I've created a business in Australia which I will "run" from Thailand. I'm set for five years. It's so easyDavid ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter ********
my soft power is legit.. so anyone unhappy about it can complain all they want like little babiesReply to
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