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What are the implications of frequently leaving and re-entering Thailand on tourist and education visas?
Entered without any issue or questions, and I’ve just been out of Thailand for 2 months the previous 3 years while staying on tourist and ED visas.
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The poster indicates they have continuously entered Thailand without issue while holding tourist and education (ED) visas, but have spent about two months outside of Thailand each year for the past three years. A commenter cautions that this pattern may violate visa conditions and could have future repercussions.
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Sounds like you’ve not been in Thailand for the required purposes. That might catch up with you
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