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What Is the Best Place to Fly to Before Entering Thailand on a Tourist Visa?

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Jan 6, 2020

5 years ago

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Hey all thanks for the advice in the past.

I am from the UK and It will be my 3rd year in a row visiting thailand (Phuket) on the 6 month tourist visa. 

I have heard and seen on this group that flying in to Bangkok is asking to get a refusal,

What is the best place to fly to and then cross into thailand (Phuket) 

Should I fly to Malaysia first?

Thanks so much and happy new year

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A UK traveler is seeking advice on the best entry point into Thailand, particularly regarding concerns over entry refusals when arriving in Bangkok. They are considering flying to Malaysia first before entering Thailand and are asking for opinions on this approach.

James ********

How many months did you stay in Thailand... ...

in 2019?

in 2018?

Using the METV....

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Sean *******

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2018 - 30 days - 2019 4 months

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James ***********

35 000 000 ~ million people came to Thailand in 2019. The ones that get refused are the ones with a history that suggests they are most than a "tourist" if that's all your history is then you'll be fine, unless you've omitted some details.

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No details omitted, no extensions and no border runs I'm just extra safe

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