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What should I expect during my first 180-day stamp upon entering Thailand?

Thailand Visa Rules 180-Day Stamp Immigration Process Expats in Thailand Contractor Visa Entry to Thailand

Oct 15, 2024

10 hours ago

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Just landed in BKK, 1st 180 day stamp, just asked my job at immigration, i said contractor, she said ok.

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A user shares their experience of landing in Bangkok with their first 180-day stamp, mentioning a brief interaction with immigration regarding their work status as a contractor. Other commenters express excitement about their upcoming trips and share similar experiences, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and aware of potential costs related to the visa process.

Mike *********

Don't forget the 180 .

100 bill bath..they will be gone very fast

5 hours ago

Steve *********

Entrepreneur. 😆\

7 hours ago

Dan *******

I did the same as you, got it in the UK before they had time to reneg or change rules haha! 2 weeks I’ll be in BKk too. Can’t wait!

9 hours ago

Paweł *********

@Dan ******

Did they change anything to it?

8 hours ago

Dan *******

@Paweł ********

nah not yet but the cost of it in some places is crazy now like NZ. Have to be careful they don’t flip flop like with the weed laws

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Dan *******

Janine *************

@Dan ******

haha same! I got it back in July and flew here in august. I was like, I’ve got it now, they can’t back out or change anything 😅👌🏼

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Janine *************

Florian *****

Bet it’s good feeling isn’t it?

I will enter with my dtv in 4 weeks.

Can’t wait for it anymore 🥴

10 hours ago

Adrian **********

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@Florian ****

yes, feels good, no more border runs every 2 month haha

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Adrian **********

Mike *****

Short conversation but why not

10 hours ago

Adrian **********

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@Mike ****

I'm used to writing on thai visa advise and not getting posts approved so didn't want to waste to much thumb energy

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Adrian **********

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