What are the risks of applying for a tourist visa to Thailand after visiting Myanmar?

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Jul 30, 2018

6 years ago

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Be aware if you visit Birma (Myanmar) for a new tourist Visa.

It seems that many handed out visa's are fake.

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The discussion highlights concerns over the legitimacy of tourist visas issued for Thailand after travels to Myanmar, with reports of fake visas circulating. Participants share personal experiences, cautioning about applying through questionable agencies and noting discrepancies between visa types received. The conversation serves as a warning for travelers about verifying their visa status and understanding the potential risks of visa fraud.

Danny ************

Always wanted to visit there

6 years ago

Sai ****

before 2018 i always got visa stickers when i applied for tourist visa for thailand but this year i got visa stamp instead of paper sticker and it really got me in troubles IO asked me so many questions and i was almost sent back home without entering to thailand. scary experience!! and it was done with my long term agency company which i used them so many times. not so sure the problem is from agencies or embassy!!

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Tomé ********************

Burma*

6 years ago

Robert *******

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This was in the news 19th July. "In another case a husband and wife who applied for visas at the same time were found to have one fake and one genuine visa."

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6 years ago

Mi ***********

Hi, i from Burma. Can you explain more detail how the Visa fake? I am the one very often applying the visa to Thailand. I have never heard like that. It might be something wrong among the staffs and passengers. Thanks!!

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Duncan *******

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Mi ***********

Nicolas Barna Yeap yeap. That right.

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Mi ***********

Liam *****

Someone who has been to Yangon more recently than I may wish to correct me, but I'm pretty sure in Myanmar local people and nationals of third countries (i.e. foreigners like us) go through a slightly different process, deal with different staff, and therefore this story is likely only to affect Myanmar nationals (for the time being). It's probably a good reminder not to use dodgy agents though.

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Robert ********

Are there many Burmese nationals in this group?

6 years ago

Sai ****

of cos there are !! and thanks for the post

6 years ago

Robert ********

Good thinking, it might actually effect all nationals and not just Burmese.

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Robert *******

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