What should I expect when entering Thailand with a DTV visa at immigration?

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I landed in Bangkok (BKK) last night after a 4-day trip to Taiwan. At immigration, the officer called another IO to escort me to a separate room, where I waited for around 30 minutes.
After that, an officer called me over and asked if I had ever used the VIP lane/Fast Track service before. (I had used it once on my first DTV entry last year through an agent.)
I told him that I hadn’t used it this time because I didn’t think I needed it since I have a DTV visa. This was my third entry, and I also didn’t use it on my second entry.
He simply said, “You did the right thing. You don’t need to use that anymore since you have a visa, and immigration officers will no longer provide that service.”
They didn’t ask me anything about my job, my income, or the type of DTV I have. I think the only issue was that I had used the VIP line service once before, and that was it.
After that, they stamped me for 180 days and let me go. That was the entire process.
So, based on my experience, there’s no need to worry too much about some of the scary posts in this group. Of course, everyone’s situation is different, but in my case everything went smoothly, and the only thing they seemed concerned about was my previous use of the Fast Track service.

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The post describes a smooth immigration experience at Bangkok's airport upon re-entering Thailand with a DTV visa. The author was briefly taken aside for questioning due to prior use of the Fast Track service but explained they felt no concern regarding their visa status. The officer confirmed that using Fast Track is no longer necessary for DTV visa holders. After a 30-minute wait, they were stamped in for 180 days without further inquiries about their job or income. The author reassures readers that, while experiences vary, their process was straightforward and encouraging.

Frank ******** · Answer

Did you check with your local immigration? I always get instructions first.

Peter ******** · Answer

I changed to 2nd bank krung thai bres cert opened 3 .months b4 renewal v good bank kept my bbl usd firv11 years no issues but joint tax with wife's 1200000

David ******* · Answer

I would think open in a different bank then transfer.

Personally I never have a problem for decades now with Bkk Bk.

John ******* · Answer

BKK bank seems to be Thailand's version of Westpacin Oz - Like a plant we have in Victoria called lawyer Vine because, once it gets hold of you, it won't let go.

Craig ********** · Answer

I’ve never had BKK bank issues…that said, if you were to move banks you would do well to d’obit during the window in which you can withdraw funds to use …although here again you may need additional funds in the new bank initially to not break the balance rules for the current extension…ie 400k if your acct is an 800k account…

Bobbo ********** · Answer

never had problem at bkk bank at immigrstion in laksi, always same every year, never more  than 15 min

Johnny ******** · Answer

don't be a fool. You can get your paperwork done at any big branch but it takes a week. A bank account is very hard to get

Gary ******* · Answer

I use K bank no issues 👍

Marty ****** · Answer

JUst go to another bank with passport with  , proof of residence, retirement visa stamp , try your luck otherwise agent can do it for a fee

Tom ****** · Answer

I am lucky as I live 3 min from BKK Bank headquarters. I was in there last week to get a new passbook and the first thing she looked at was my visa which I had never seen before. Maybe they would have refused if I did not have O visa. I have been there for over 20 years so not really concerned about frozen accounts.

Ben ******* · Answer

I opened up my Kasikorn bank account. But before I closed my BKB account I got them to update my bank book then closed the account... Restarting my 800,000 into my Kasikorn bank book

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