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What should I expect when arriving in Thailand with a DTV?

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Hi, just a heads up. My friend was questioned at the airport (BKK) today when he arrived.

Taken to a separate room, asked why he is in Thailand so much and what his job is etc. He has a DTV and his travel history is stays around 5 months per visit, then 1 month back home. 

He has been coming and going since june 2025, and this was his 3rd entry afaik.

And before you start with the anonymous post complaints, yeah... I don't want to expose my profile in a group with a bunch of people who get upset for nothing. 

Sure, he got let in. But I would not enjoy the experience myself. Now I am preparing for the same when I arrive in September.

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A user shares an experience where their friend was questioned at Bangkok Airport upon arrival due to frequent visits to Thailand on a DTV visa. After being asked about his job and reasons for repeated entries, the friend was allowed to enter. The user expresses concern about facing a similar experience during their upcoming visit in September.

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Thoughtful***********

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Ys they asked driving license which I dont have

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Nope..I found the application process there to be pretty smooth. I actually recommend people to go there if possible.

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GrayWal********

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Yes

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GrayWallaby8130 why

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