What should I do if I have a negative experience with Thai immigration officers at the airport?

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At Suvarnabhumi Airport immigration, the female officer handled my passport roughly. She told me to wait and then placed it on the scanner. Because I have a DTV visa, I needed to present both my old and new passports together. However, she threw the passports onto the counter, which felt very rude and unprofessional.

She also wrote the visa expiry date by hand in a way that was difficult for foreigners to read. At first, I thought my passport did not have an expiry date indicated. I had to ask another officer for clarification, and only then did I learn that the handwritten note was actually the visa expiry date. I even had to go back and ask the same officer again to confirm it. Her behavior throughout the process was extremely rude and unprofessional.

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The post describes a negative experience with a female immigration officer at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where the officer handled the author's passports roughly and provided unclear information about the visa expiry date. The incident sparked a variety of comments, with some users sharing similar experiences with female officers and others discussing the treatment of DTV visa holders. Overall, the conversation reflects on the challenges and frustrations expatriates may face when navigating Thai immigration.

Trav ********** · Answer

Oh FFS, toughen up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭😭

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Welcome to Thailand. Thailand never invited you to come. Be grateful that they let you in. 🙏

Carrie **** · Answer

As a female myself, I avoid the female IOs as much as possible. I've never had any problems with the male IOs but every time I get a female one, they're not as nice.

Benjamin ********* · Answer

And ?

Pineapple ****** · Answer

And so conclusion ?

And did you call your mom?

Moon ********** · Answer

Dtv holders are getting the "illegal immigrant" treatment these days, and it's pretty bad, stay safe guys

Jesper ******* · Answer

Thai immigration officers are usually friendly and professional this may be a individual case and u feel u are treated unfairly....have you gone through US or European immigration its even worse self entitled bxxtard

Bob ********** · Answer

The IO’s don’t like this visa expect more of this in the future

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Women officers are usually polite maybe she's been on her period. Anyway don't be a softie - they let you in nonetheless and they dont actually owe you anything

Daniele ***** · Answer

Thai style. You'll get used to it

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Aww, poor you. However will you go on after this devastating interaction?

What should I do if I have a negative experience with Thai immigration officers at the airport?

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