What should I do if I have a denial entry stamp on my passport while entering Thailand on an ED visa?

May 15, 2018
6 years ago
Hello everyone

Last year I got denial entry stamp on my passport because IO at krabi airport think that I work illegaly when I couldnt show them 20k baht. I didnt know at that time if I have to show them 20k when Im on ED visa. Then they sent me back to Kuala Lumpur and from there I took bus to Sadao. At that moment Sadao still accepting the 200baht inside passport and they let me in. Now Sadao is no longer taking 200baht and Im nervous to enter from Krabi airport again. I have to fly home next month but Im thinking about which airport is safe for me. I am now on my second year ED visa. So in my passport I have 2 TR, 2 Non-B, 2 ED, and 1 denial entry stamp. I could make new passport while I visit my country but it will let me stay there for around 3 weeks, I dont plan to stay there that long.

Does anyone have experience like me who is on ED visa and get denial entry stamp? Does the stamp cause a trouble to enter Thailand again? Thanks in advance
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The user is seeking advice about re-entering Thailand after receiving a denial of entry stamp at Krabi airport. They were denied entry because they could not show 20,000 baht while on an ED visa. Despite having been allowed entry through Sadao previously, they are concerned about the current policies and their denial stamp affecting their re-entry. Several commenters suggest carrying more cash, being confident when dealing with immigration officers, and preparing necessary documents to support their case.
Tod *********
and on that note after having the thread hi-jacked by the mindless discussion on whether companies that 'rent' proof of onward travel are legal or not. We're done.

Good Luck to the O/P (y)
Robert *******
Every Immigration Officer is allowed to ask for show of funds, accommodation and onward travel, that is their duty as it may sounds as unfriendly to you. You already have a denied entry stamp, which every check point will see, no one can tell you if the next officer at what ever check point you will choose will just let you go or ask for these for-mentioned proofs. Just as advice: a New passport will give you clean pages in a new passport, but not a clean record in the database of the Immigration Computer.
Dyah ***************************
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You're right. Before I leave the country, I should get re-entry permit. So even if I get new passport, I still have to show my old passport at the immigration because my re-entry permit is there. They can still see my denial stamp. And yeah, its up to them to let me in or not
Joe ***********
Try Phuket
Dyah ***************************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Maybe I should. I hope IOs there are nicer
Kp **********
Just carry more funds arounf 40k this time and say them last time i put my money in travel card but immigration officer ask me to show cash in hand , they will check ur all documents and will ask u thats it you can entry no worry
Tod *********
@Pras****
there is no need to show more than the required amount of money when asked for proof of funds. It doesn't matter
Dyah ***************************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Prasanna ******
I really hope so. Thanks again ๐Ÿ˜Š
Kp **********
@Dyah **************************
i can feel you bcoz i been through that but its okay no worries if your true than no need to worry just take money and documents !! Mai pen li
Dyah ***************************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Prasanna ******
I will try not to get nervous, but Im already nervous now hahah. Thanks
Kp **********
@Dyah **************************
yeah right but i was confident and show thm funds and true reason they cannot say no then , just be confident and nt nervous and show them ur all documents of school or college no problem then
Dyah ***************************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Prasanna ******
Ah I see. So when you enter with denial stamp, did they question you about why you got it and also ask to show money?
Kp **********
Now i living here on long term visa
Kp **********
Dyah ***************************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Prasanna ******
So you have denial entry stamp on your passport like me?
Kp **********
And i will say to go again same airport , just be confident its normal many people face this problem
Kp **********
Bring more this time , one time they denied me to , i brought 3000 dollars no problem
Dyah ***************************
ORIGINAL POSTER
40k is quite a lot. I do plan to bring money, but its 20k
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