Wanted to share my experience entering via Suvarnabhumi Airport on DTV visa.
As soon as the IO lady saw my DTV, the first question asked to me was “how long you’ll stay here?” I answered 4 months. Then she said “what will you do for 4 months?”, I said I’m a remote worker for a US company and I plan to travel and work online. She then asked me to show almost all documents I used to apply for the DTV visa. Thankfully, I had them on my laptop.
I was asked to show my Employment Contract, Employment Letter, Company registration documents, Bank statements, rent agreement for my stay in Thailand, my portfolio website. The IO lady kept noting something down on a sheet of paper. She asked why I applied for the DTV from Laos instead of my home country. I replied, “because I came to know about DTV while I was in Thailand on visa exemption already, and flight to Laos was much cheaper than a flight to my home country.” She gave me a odd look and finally was stamped for 180 days.
Overall, it seems if you’re entering on DTV, you’ll have to pass their questionings. Better have all the required documents and the required bank balance as well.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The entry experience on a DTV visa at Suvarnabhumi Airport can vary significantly based on the immigration officer. One traveler shared that they were closely questioned about their stay and required to show all documentation related to their visa application, including work contracts and bank statements. Some commenters noted increasing scrutiny for DTV visas from certain countries, while others reported smooth entries without any questions. There appears to be a sense that entry experiences differ markedly depending on various factors, such as the officer’s discretion, the applicant's nationality, and the documentation available.
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