What should I consider when re-entering Thailand after a brief departure on a visa exemption?

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Hi All,
After reading some earlier posts I am a concerned about my plan to depart Thailand and re-enter 24hrs later and being denied entry. I have been in Thailand since Feb 8 2022 on a TR 60 day visa and will depart Thailand on April 7. I have an urgent matter to deal with in Korea but would like to come straight back to Thailand and finish out my holiday. I was planning just to do an visa extension on my TR visa but now I need to get to Korea and come back on a Visa exempetion. I will have a departure ticket, 20,000baht cash and booked accomdations ready upon arrival for Thailand immigration. I was just currious if I will run into possible denied entry issues re-entering Thailand on Visa exemption? Thanks

Ask Thailand · Answer

The author expresses concern about potential entry denial when re-entering Thailand on a visa exemption after a brief departure to Korea. They highlight their plans to present sufficient documentation, such as a departure ticket, cash, and accommodation bookings upon arrival. Community comments provide mixed advice, emphasizing that entry experiences vary and suggesting precautions such as having proper insurance and considering less common entry points like Phuket or Chiang Mai.

Robert ******* · Answer

Enough suggestions. I always like the advice based on I never heard, which is total nonsense as it might happens regular only you did not pay any attention to it.

Safe travels.

Jayanta ******** · Answer

Maybe you can try getting an extension on your visa and then leaving with a re-entry permit.

Mark ******* · Answer

Also, if you want to be super safe just fly into Phuket or Chaing mai - I haven’t heard of people being denied there

Brian ******** · Answer

You may want to double check that you have sufficient/correct insurance.

Raymond ********* · Answer

I think most of the stories of denied entry are people who creamed the covid extension as you haven't probably okay

Robert ******* · Answer

I let you know after I polished my crystal ball.

But on a more serieus note, more people getting into Thailand than being denied entry.

What should I consider when re-entering Thailand after a brief departure on a visa exemption?

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