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What should I do if I'm concerned about being denied entry to Thailand on my ED visa?

Mar 18, 2026
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Michael *******
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I'm flying into DMK on the 21st on an ED visa. I was sternly warned my last entry in July to get a DTV next time because I had abused the system with short term visas. I had an ED visa in 2022 and have been out of Thailand for 6 months. I'm concerned I may be denied entry and am considering using a fast track service. Any advice is appreciated.
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A user is traveling to Thailand on an ED visa but is worried about being denied entry due to a history of short-term visa usage and prior warnings about visa abuse. Community members advise applying for the appropriate visa to avoid issues, cautioning that fast track services may not make a difference and that DMK Airport is not recommended for repeat entries. Suggestions include exploring safer entry services and seeking further assistance from visa agencies.
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Frank **********
So you abused the system and was warned. The went and got an ED Visa which is a more scrutinized Visa. Great plan.🙄🙄🙄🙄
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Julian **********
Get the DTV or stay out.
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Myles *******
Is this a trick question?
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Steve *********
It’s people like you that abused the system which has messed it up. Nob
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Michael *******
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Ticket and visa are already purchased. Any recommendations for agencies?
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Kevin ********
Get an appropriate visa, you will then not need to ‘abuse(d) the system’. You’re basically answering your own question.
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David *********
Play by the rules and don’t take the pish,simple as that
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Andreas *********
Fast Track is of no use to you. They control the same. And it doesn't get any easier...Without the right visa you have problems.
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Martin ********
Perhaps the most appropriate visa for the length of stay(s) you want is the way to go.
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Suppl******
For repeat entry to Thailand passengers it's not advisable to fly into DM ever. Many regulars have been denied. I suggest using only suwanaphum airport plus use fast track. Fast track is crazy expensive at DMK.
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John **********
Then pay for a safe entry service
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Eric ******
@John *********
is that strictly through an agent or can you apply for that on the Thai immigration website?
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Brandon ************
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