What is the current experience of entering Thailand on an SETV obtained by post?

SETV (Special Tourist Visa)Thailand entry procedures Visa updates Thailand travel Immigration experience

Sep 1, 2017

7 years ago

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Quick update.

Arrived today at Suvarnabhumi from the UK on an SETV obtained by post. No hotel or outward flight given. I had no baht on me. Straight through. No problems.  Not a recommendation just an update.

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A user shared their experience of arriving in Thailand from the UK on a Special Tourist Visa (SETV) obtained by post. They reported no issues upon arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport, despite not having a hotel reservation or an outward flight booked, and no foreign currency on hand.

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