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What experiences have others had when re-entering Thailand with a DTV stamp during increased visa scrutiny?

Toon *********
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Just thought I'd share my experience getting a new DTV stamp for the first time as I worried a little about it given the increased scrutiny with (short term) tourist visas as of late. I left thailand for 3 days to Cambodia, and got stamped back in for another 6 months without a hitch (as expected). I have a DTV under the soft power activity scheme and I thought they might ask for some proof having attended the events (which i could provide) but nope, no questions asked whatsoever. So this is just to put other people at ease, as I've found these type of posts helpful to decrease my own stress on the matter as well.
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An expat shares their positive experience obtaining a new DTV stamp after a short trip to Cambodia, noting that there was no increased scrutiny upon re-entry. Other commenters contributed by sharing similar experiences and speculating on the scrutiny levels for DTV compared to visa-exempt entries, suggesting that DTV holders typically do not face issues at immigration.
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Nicknam*******
Nicknam*******
Has there been any scrutiny for DTV or short term visas? Thought was only for visa exempt entries.
Graham ******
Graham ******
The extra scrutiny are for those without visas i.e. visa exempt entries
Darren *********
Darren *********
Good to know, thank you for sharing your experience.
ConfidentR***********
ConfidentR***********
Yes it's fine DTV is good me and my friend both flew back from a holiday in Bali and no issues I walked past my friend was at the next immigration desk he was just asked to show proof of funds on the bank app and ongoing courses and stamped back in, seems just random inspections
Josh *****
Josh *****
You have a visa there's no reason for them to bother you.
Toon *********
Toon *********
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The DTV is a relatively new and special case visa. There are plenty of people of the opinion that it might still come under increased scrutiny in the near future.
Nicknam*******
Nicknam*******
Toon Wouters of the opinion based on fact or fear?
Josh *****
Josh *****
Toon Wouters I've got the DTV never get bothered, hell even before I had the dtv and was coming visa free 6 times in one year, still 0 questions.
Nicknam*******
Nicknam*******
Josh Lee it's changed now for visa exempt entries for sure, but think no issues at all with DTV. Haven't heard anyone having issues
Toon *********
Toon *********
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Josh Lee Good to know 👍
Trevor *********
Trevor *********
Josh Lee yes I have been 7 weeks this year so far . I plane to come 3 times a year . But a 1 to 2 month break in Australia,

So I think the max days in thailand per year is about 150 , but I can't confirm this maybe you would know .. I don't want to do an non O visa if I can help it

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