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What should I know about entering Thailand on a DTV visa after a stressful experience at Phuket International Airport?
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Jul 21, 2025
9 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello community,
I want to share my recent and frankly *horrible* experience entering Phuket International Airport — posting anonymously as I don’t want any trouble.
This was my first time entering Thailand on the new DTV (Digital Workation) visa. As soon as the immigration officer realized it was my first entry on this visa, I was pulled aside. Another officer took my passport and asked me to wait.
I wasn’t nervous at first because I had applied for the visa myself and prepared everything properly. I had my house lease and bank statements printed, and the rest of the documents on my phone.
After around 10 minutes, an officer gave me a form to fill out with detailed personal info. I completed it and waited another 15 minutes. Then they asked to see all my documents. I showed everything I had printed, then they asked for the rest from my phone. I had *a lot* — I really overprepared during the application process and had every possible supporting document.
The officer started going through everything very carefully. I began to feel nervous and even started shaking — not just from fear, but also because the airport was freezing cold. About 20 minutes later, he came back and said he still wasn't convinced and asked for *more* documents.
At that point, I was panicking. I started pulling out anything I could think of — LinkedIn profile, old diplomas, past certificates, anything that could prove my career and remote work. I explained everything politely, clearly, and with a smile, trying to stay calm.
Still, the officer said he needed to consult his supervisor. He was grilling me for over an hour. I’m a white woman, dressed appropriately, speaking respectfully and openly — and yet I felt like I was being treated with suspicion from the start.
Eventually, after what felt like forever, he handed me my passport and let me go. I understand they have a job to do and must be careful, but the whole experience was incredibly stressful. I really thought I might be deported.
I’m sharing this so others are mentally prepared — especially if you’re entering via Phuket with a new visa. I hope your entry is smooth and drama-free, because I’m still shaking as I write this.
Very unpleasant experience.
I want to share my recent and frankly *horrible* experience entering Phuket International Airport — posting anonymously as I don’t want any trouble.
This was my first time entering Thailand on the new DTV (Digital Workation) visa. As soon as the immigration officer realized it was my first entry on this visa, I was pulled aside. Another officer took my passport and asked me to wait.
I wasn’t nervous at first because I had applied for the visa myself and prepared everything properly. I had my house lease and bank statements printed, and the rest of the documents on my phone.
After around 10 minutes, an officer gave me a form to fill out with detailed personal info. I completed it and waited another 15 minutes. Then they asked to see all my documents. I showed everything I had printed, then they asked for the rest from my phone. I had *a lot* — I really overprepared during the application process and had every possible supporting document.
The officer started going through everything very carefully. I began to feel nervous and even started shaking — not just from fear, but also because the airport was freezing cold. About 20 minutes later, he came back and said he still wasn't convinced and asked for *more* documents.
At that point, I was panicking. I started pulling out anything I could think of — LinkedIn profile, old diplomas, past certificates, anything that could prove my career and remote work. I explained everything politely, clearly, and with a smile, trying to stay calm.
Still, the officer said he needed to consult his supervisor. He was grilling me for over an hour. I’m a white woman, dressed appropriately, speaking respectfully and openly — and yet I felt like I was being treated with suspicion from the start.
Eventually, after what felt like forever, he handed me my passport and let me go. I understand they have a job to do and must be careful, but the whole experience was incredibly stressful. I really thought I might be deported.
I’m sharing this so others are mentally prepared — especially if you’re entering via Phuket with a new visa. I hope your entry is smooth and drama-free, because I’m still shaking as I write this.
Very unpleasant experience.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A community member shared an anxiety-inducing experience upon entering Thailand for the first time on a Digital Workation Visa (DTV) at Phuket International Airport. After being flagged by immigration due to it being their initial entry, they faced extensive checks and document requests, causing significant stress. Many commenters expressed sympathy while also discussing the implications of previous visa issues and how they can affect new entrants. The post serves as a cautionary tale for others entering Thailand with the DTV, highlighting the potential for rigorous scrutiny from immigration.
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Tommy ********
Partly because the DTV has been over applied for, so many trying to rig the system, some have got through and are not really remote workers. There have been thousands of rejections, and as you can see in some of these groups, there are DTV holders and wannabe's who simply don't listen to others with more advice. They think they know it all after spending a short or little time in Thailand.
Glad you got through and welcome to Thailand. Now you can relax a bit
Glad you got through and welcome to Thailand. Now you can relax a bit
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over applied for? Please explain. As there are no limitsPeter ****
@Ray ****
Not true. There was recently just 35K people with that kind of visa. They expected much more.Reply to
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Correct. I hope some of these 'wannabes' eventually realize that stricter rules and checks can actually lead to longer visa lifespans, rather than the entire program being canceled after a few years as has happened before.Siggi *******
Anonymous participant 161 so what go cancelled? You know nothing about Thailand. All the anonymous post should be banned.
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@Siggi ******
Volunteer is almost dead. You know nothing about Thailand... Mr. "Teerak" should be banned.John *******
@Siggi ******
not canceled - but remember the years when the volunteer visa was the rage / was good for 3 yearsReply to
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Wannikea *********
Spending an hour going through a few basic documents like portfolio, contract, bank statement, seems kinda slow and dragged out. But you haven't supplied any info on your previous entry history into Thailand, which may have raised a flag with the officer. It's almost as if you avoided saying anything in that regard.
Zaw ******
3 times in 6 months in and out Phuket with DTV visa. No issue at all. All officer were friendly.
BTW I am Brown Man, holding Myanmar Passport 😀.
BTW I am Brown Man, holding Myanmar Passport 😀.
Wannikea *********
He had the hots for you
Anonymous ******************
Thanks for sharing. I'm on dtv too but soft power. Your report sounds totally sincere and you filed the app with all required stuff. You did not deserve that hassle and the haters here are not helping. Why dont they just shut up.
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Anonymous participant 612 Because you're going against their dream of an immunity visa with full benefits... And you're an anonymous, so by definition you're always wrong even if they can't bring an relevant argument against what you're reporting. Sad people.
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Anonymous participant 161 I've noticed some folks who bash anonymous posters for posting anonymously have non anonymous profiles but they're either blocked or don't have substantive content. Lol
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Anonymous participant 612 And look at their names... And their AI pics. 😂 There are a bunch of Chuck Norris here who will tell you're wrong as being anonymous.
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Anonymous participant 612 i am interested in your experience with soft power, can you explain some details about this option? Like did you do the cooking class or Muiy Thai or something else? Do you have to keep signing up for another class every 180 days (for the 5 year validity) if you leave and re-enter? Was it easier than proving all the requirements as a remote worker? I found one cooking class that is 14 days that qualifies for DTV and is $1200. Do you have to keep signing up for these classes or is it a one time thing? Anything you can explain would be very helpful. Thanks very much in advance.
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@Angela ********
I had a cosmetic medical procedure done and provided the appointment letter. Hanoi thai embassy required the doctors credentials but otherwise the process was smooth. Only been through customs once so far and no issues. I have another appointment letter so should be okay for 180 day if I file for extension. Haven't decided whether to file for extension or do border run for 180 day. In CM border run operators are great. Full day in nice van us$180 in/out and done. :)Angela *********
Anonymous participant 612 thanks ever so much. Did you have to prove any finances besides the 500,000 bhat for 3 months in the bank?
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When you have everything it is money they want.
Debbie ******
Admin - could you start monitoring the posts in this groups for trolls? This was once a wonderful group to gain information and mutually support each other and now, each time I read the comments on posts that people have taken the time and effort to write, a good portion of them are critical and even vicious. There's at least One guy here who's bothered to have a go at the OP twice just for the hell of it. What do you all hope to gain from this - discouraging people from posting their experiences? I also had an unpleasant experience. It happens!
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@Debbie *****
The original post is suspect IMHO. Reads like it’s written by an elderly (and almost certainly) male troll. Anonymous posters then use scaremongering tactics throughout. Others simply haven’t got a clue and state their opinions of how things should be. Blocking doesn’t work for anonymous posters unfortunately.D**
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- thanks for raising this. Totally understand how frustrating that can be. With the volume of comments we receive daily (sometimes over 1K+), it’s impossible for us to catch everything in real time. That’s why we really rely on members to use the “Report to group admins” feature when they spot trolling or rule-breaking behavior. It helps us act faster and keep the group a safe, supportive space for everyone.
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thank you for your response. I totally understand and will definitely be reporting unhelpful, nasty and off topic comments.Reply to
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When did you enter Thailand previous to this and how long did you stay for?
How many entries have you made in the past few years?
How many entries have you made in the past few years?
Tristan ******
I'd be tempted in a case like that to draw a line at some point and deny having any more documents. Indeed, I'd be tempted to say that they were on my computer in Bangkok 😂 I feel it's a little unreasonable to expect arriving visa holders to produce all the original documents that got them the visa in the first place.
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Anonymous ******************
Don’t give this country your money. 💰
There’s plenty of other countries you can go to on digital nomad basis that will not hassle like this
I’ve had enough bad Thailand experiences and enough of the experts telling me here that it’s such a wonderful place and I should just be grateful or leave or whatever that I’m done
I’m done telling people to be OK with it. You vote with your wallet like seriously there’s other places you could go. This is not the greatest place in the world.
Yes, Thai people smile and everything but you know what the majority of them don’t really want us here. If you complain about any little thing that’s wrong with her they tell you to leave. They have no interest in fixing this place.
There’s plenty of other countries you can go to on digital nomad basis that will not hassle like this
I’ve had enough bad Thailand experiences and enough of the experts telling me here that it’s such a wonderful place and I should just be grateful or leave or whatever that I’m done
I’m done telling people to be OK with it. You vote with your wallet like seriously there’s other places you could go. This is not the greatest place in the world.
Yes, Thai people smile and everything but you know what the majority of them don’t really want us here. If you complain about any little thing that’s wrong with her they tell you to leave. They have no interest in fixing this place.
Carlo ******
Good decision to post anonymously. Just look at these attacks from entitled old white men.
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exactlyAnonymous ******************
@Carlo *****
we are entitled....we built the world you take forgranted.......its our world, you're just living in ir...Carlo ******
Anonymous participant 511 in your dreams
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ORIGINAL POSTERHaha, thanks, I knew that❤️
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To all the people commenting “entitled bla bla”.
No, you don’t want to spend days preparing documents and getting the right visa to be integrated like a criminal in the airport.
Something like this happened in DMK to me and left me mad also
No, you don’t want to spend days preparing documents and getting the right visa to be integrated like a criminal in the airport.
Something like this happened in DMK to me and left me mad also
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Participant anonyme 838 This happens to weak passport holders at every border and every airport
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Anonymous participant 838 a visa doesn't give you the right to enter, only the immigration officer you stand in front of can do that
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@John *********
ok that’s the law on paper… but the logic behind it says I wasn’t granted this visa from the sky right?John **********
Anonymous participant 838 the visa gives you the right to arrive at immigration and request entry. Whether or not you are allowed to enter is entirely down to immigration. Pretty sure that's how it works the world over.
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Anonymous participant 838 Yes, the visa is issued by the MFA, but they seem to struggle with consistent requirements across embassies and deeper individual checks. That’s not new. Immigration used to partially handle that during local renewals with other Non-immigrant visas. What’s new with the DTV is that you can now leave and re-enter for five years without visiting Immigration. The real issue is some people start off legit, then shift to shady activities hence why immigration has a final word on your entrance. And again, that's not something new and linked to DTV only, Immigration used to deny entry on various types of visas and exemptions.
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No questions asked coming in through bkk last week 🤷🏻♂️
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Anonymous participant 161 there are no document checks at the border. They can check your passport, your visa, vaccination if you come from a risk area and that you have the minimum amount of money that's it. Nothing more they are allowed to check. Funny as I work in tourism I never met anyone who has this experiences only by anonymous posters very strange
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@Siggi ******
IO's can demand whatever they want at the border, they have full discretion and no limits on what they can ask to verify the legitimacy of someone attempting to gain entry and refusal to comply only guarantees you refused entry, you have no rights as non citizen at the border. If you really work tourism you should know that, its not even unique to Thailand but rather the standard in pretty much every countryAndrew ******
Anonymous participant 908 well, you have the right to simply go to another border where you’ll likely be let in
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@Siggi ******
ED visa holders being checked at the border does that ring a bell? Glad to hear you're working in tourism! I am too, with my 15 years on a Non-B. And yes, I’ve been checked twice myself. That's not because it doesn't happen to you that it doesn't happen at all.Reply to
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Anonymous participant 232 And? Random checks aren't new... They are new to some DTV holders who haven't lived here for long and who still think immigration can't do its job of protecting borders.
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@John ******
15 years on a Non-B, checked twice. Does that mean checks are impossible? Am I supposed to bow down to you just because you’ve been here for 10? 😂😏 Never heard of ED visas being checked at the border with all your amazing experience? Please stop repeating the same broken record about anonymity or not. You have zero argument and treat your long-term luck like it's some kind of immigration immunity.Anonymous ******************
@John ******
Sounds like you didn’t even read. I’ve been on a Non-B for 15 years. But hey, nice try dodging the ED topic and the document checks at the border. What do you have to say about it?John *******
Anonymous participant 161 - I don’t know anyone with an ED visa. They are all anonymous like you. If you are on a Non-B, why are you on this page, especially causing problems while anon? Something doesn’t make sense with you. Are you one of those jaded folk trying to instill fear in people? Is it because of jealously, or just being disgruntled for no reason?
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@John ******
Then maybe take the time to understand what’s happening to other visa holders, instead of hiding behind your broken record of 'you’re anonymous, so you’re always wrong and I know everything.' Sure, all EDs are anonymous... 😂 You keep dodging my main argument because you can’t or won't acknowledge that ED and volunteer visa holders have had trouble at the borders. Now you're jumping to my Non-B… How is that even relevant? Are you seriously suggesting I can't be part of the conversation or share my opinion? You're already running out of argument even before getting a valid one 😅.John *******
Anonymous participant 161 I get it, sketchy people use ED visas to stay here. They don’t learn anything, switch to a DTV and are surprised why they are still questioned for sketchy behavior. You keep stating that I need to understand what is happening here, but you clearly are confused because I do understand what is happening here. You keep trying to pretend that being pulled aside for hours is just a random spot check and not questioning the sus actions of specific people. There is a reason why these same people also maintain anonymous status, because they know they are participating in sus behaviors. I don’t even know what your question is and I don’t even know why you are a member of this page. Is this your girlfriend? Both of you doing dodgy stuff?
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@John ******
Why did you delete your replies where you claimed visas aren't subject to checks? 😂😂😂 Glad you finally start to recognize that having a visa doesn’t mean immunity. The next step is understanding that checks can be random.PS: The OP isn't my gf sadly. What else do you have? Am I an agent? Am I working for immigration? Stop digging your pointless arguments.
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Anonymous participant 161 - My apologies, I never said having a visa means immunity. My only argument was around this stupid statement you keep making around the randomness of these checks. We all know it isn’t random. immigration isn’t randomly selecting people to spend an hour plus being scrutinized. They are selecting people with potential red flags. You don’t like hearing that because you have been stopped twice, which implies you have red flags. However this is reinforced by the fact that you want to remain anonymous.
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@John ******
Sure, full of red flags yet I’ve been on the same visa for 15 years. Glad to hear you're working closely with immigration and know everything about it. I can tell you're irritated by anonymous users who challenge you more than others do. It's because you can't stand being wrong that you end up deleting your previous replies.John *******
Anonymous participant 161 - Def red flags. I am sure you have not been here 15 years and I am sure you have been stopped more often, hence your super focus on the matter. Not working with immigration, just using common sense. Not irritated at all, maybe slightly amused. Don’t get why the need to be anonymous. You some sort of VIP🤪?
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@John ******
Yes, some people actually manage to build a career here. The difference between us is that I’ve been on the same visa for 15 years, while you’ve been here for 10 and are now on a DTV after bouncing through various others. How does that make you more legit? Visa runs? Eight years on an education visa for 'intense language classes'? Don’t judge others when you’re in no position to. I must be a 'VIP' then definitely not your case with your visa ping-pong. Legit boy. 😂 Full of judgement, zero argument.John *******
Anonymous participant 161 - career? I am sure you are an English teacher. Haha. I have only had 2 visas in 10 years. Not bouncing at all. I changed jobs and with it, my visa changed. Never been on a visa run ever.
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@John ******
"Haha", not exactly, no. Another one of your guesses? Working in the hospitality industry. Any problem with that? What’s wrong with being a teacher? Trying to show off by any chance? Changing jobs while on a marriage visa with a Thai national you've obtained since your very first visit here... yeah, sounds totally legit. You're certainly more legit now working online under a DTV than you were before. 👌John *******
Anonymous participant 161 ok, Mr. Anonymous. Never been a shady one on an ED visa at a land border. Sounds like you have.
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Anonymous participant 161 10+ years here and 15+ entries on DTV. Never stopped or asked anything. Always strange that 99% of those who share their stories are anonymous. Sure there is more to the story than just a random “check”, but go ahead, pretend you know more than others.
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Pui *****
It would be helpful to know what nationality you are, and what kind of previous entry history you have. If you had previously abused the visa exempt or education visa system to try to stay in Thailand long term, it would make sense for immigration officers to question the legitimacy of your DTV qualifications.
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They're are doing their work and their tasks.
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@Sergio ******
no the paper with the QR code is like what they’re supposed to do. They’re not supposed to check everything and give you like elective exam like to enter the country. They can lose tourism to Vietnam if they want to do that.Sergio *******
Participante anónimo 448 your visa no matter which Visa is, IS NOT guarantee that you'll enter the country just because you hold it...the last decision is always in the hands of Immigration officers and this is something you cannot change because it's clearly in the law of aliens admittance in the country holding visas
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I guess you never worked in law enforcement or immigration. You don't know anything, they are not allowed to search your phone or force to give Bankinformation. The right way woukd be to tell the officer, I gave all information they ask for to the embassy in the process of the visa application and it was proved by the authority of the embassy. They can ask the embassy if they are interested. As this is another anonymous post I wouldn't believe anything. To do what was described they would need a court order.
We don't know the history of the dtv holder may be stayed for a long time before in Thailand already on different visas.
What I know is that different airports ask for a info paper about the dtv holder what you have to fill out. But never ever they are allowed to check bank statement or education or work related papers as you are a tourist nothing more.
The right reaction would be to ask for the supervisor and then ask for the written law why they want to see confidential information.
This is not the USA, people don't get deported for no reason.
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@Siggi ******
you're totally wrong and what you wrote is pure BS. They can ask and check whatever they want since they're under Thai Royal Police command.... and yes, as under Police laws here they can check your mobile phone and they can ask you to proof you have enough financial resources to face your costs during your stay here. You probably not even are here in Thailand right now. 😁Anonymous ******************
@Sergio ******
yes everyone coming to Thailand is always gonna bow down to Thailand bow down to Thailand bow down bow down. What do you like a slave to this place or something?Yeah, it’s no guarantee but you know it for the most part except for the United States no other country hassles if you have a visa properly
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Are you Russian ?
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Participant anonyme 448 Canada
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Participante anónimo 448 because here many people are caught doing activities that their visas not allow them to do it like illegal work, illegal real state subletting, dealing and so on, and so on
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Anonymous participant 448 You don't know how immigration works here in Thailand and most likely in any country around the world. Your visa (QR code format for you) is a permission to stay longer than the usual tourist on exemption. That's not a red carpet pass and immunity.
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Anonymous participant 161 actually I’ve lived in a countries around the world, and usually when you have a visa, they don’t bother you.
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Participante anónimo 161 and they know already how many and which DTV's are f*ak*e.
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it’s a bit hypocritical for a country that delves and bribes and corruption I mean, don’t think? I mean some people here live off of it.Sergio *******
Participante anónimo 448 it's what it is love it or leave it 😁
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Lisa *********
How awful for you. I think anyone would be shaking.
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What embassy did you get your visa via? How long were you already living in Phuket and on what visa?
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Never sign anything it a detained situation like that.
Its up to the airline or them to pay for your return unless you sign.
I plan to come in on a DTV medical treatment visa and if I get any exteded flack, I will start to shake, foam at the mouth and have a "seizure"....flop around a bit on the floor....they then can send me to hospital.....thus stamping me into the country.
Its up to the airline or them to pay for your return unless you sign.
I plan to come in on a DTV medical treatment visa and if I get any exteded flack, I will start to shake, foam at the mouth and have a "seizure"....flop around a bit on the floor....they then can send me to hospital.....thus stamping me into the country.
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Anonymous participant 511 could you provide info or a link on "its up to the airline or them to pay your return" id like to use this in the future
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Anonymous participant 700 research it...its a bit involved
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Anonymous participant 511 wise plan. Definitely run with that.
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Gabriel ********
Now you know how we’ve felt for the past 400 years
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youve been alive for 400 years and experiencing prejudice that whole time????!!! You poor thing!Gabriel ********
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Gabriel ********
And by we I mean white men, it’s been a difficult trek
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what the hell are you talking aboutGabriel ********
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Zou ********
Another post again without any personal information.
Im not surprised if this happens to Chinese , Vietnamese citizens because of all scam issues lately. So this particular issue has nothing to do with DTV.
They are just doing their jobs as you said
Im not surprised if this happens to Chinese , Vietnamese citizens because of all scam issues lately. So this particular issue has nothing to do with DTV.
They are just doing their jobs as you said
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Agreed, that's a random check. The issue is that some people still believe holding a DTV protects them from any further checks immigration is already conducting on other visa holders.Christopher ***********
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If this happened to me I would post using my full and open Facebook profile. If it’s simply a statement of facts why go anonymous?Anonymous ******************
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Because some people are concerned that IO might be looking at this group and flagging people on the system for further hassle/scrutiny. Maybe paranoid, but then what does a name prove? Month or two checked some named profiles here, quite a number led to obvious made profiles and other peoples profile picturesChristopher ***********
Anonymous participant 908 You are posting anonymously. You seriously believe that Thai immigration officials monitor social media for any derogatory comments and then flag people’s immigration records to inflict further punishment? Trolls post laughing emojis on my wife’s cancer treatment photos. That just tells me who/what they are. No way would I lock up my profile or hide behind a false/anonymous profile because I’m here to gain useful information and help others by stating my personal experiences (not opinions).
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What detailed information they asked from you, that they already didnt know? If you're as suspicious as this anonymous post, they had a reason to be too :)
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Are you suggesting that all visa holders have never been checked at the border simply because their visa was previously approved by the MFA? How is the DTV any different? Immigration doesn't need to have or not have specific information; they're checking suspicious or random profiles. That's their job.Toni *******
Anonymous participant 161 main point was my question... i asked because i cant make sense of it...
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She has posted she is Russian previously on an ED visa, so that explains the stop.Toni *******
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only proud white woman 😆 forgot to mention the country for obvious reason.... i hope they stop more russiansToni *******
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ah yes, the reason why it wasnt mentioned in the post, and anonymous....Andi ***********
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..she should have just said this in the original post then she would have got more understanding, instead of this nonsense about being a white woman dressed respectively, speaking openly.Anonymous *************
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and you Andi should just have shut up with all your useless commentsToni *******
Anonymous participant being white doesnt help (if you thought so) if you are russian... world has changed now
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Anonymous participant. You were not honest or really open and have only perpetuated the reasons why you were stopped. You can be any colour and speak as nicely as you like, male or female but if your nationality is on a watchlist along with a previous visa which is Infamous for being abused you have very high chances of being stopped with a new DTV even though you have done nothing wrong. Those are the facts. You have your DTV so enjoy wonderful Thailand.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
I was honest. Why would I mention my nationality in the original post? No one should be treated like this just because of where they’re from. And how exactly do you “know” there’s a watchlist? I haven’t heard of a single Russian being stopped on their first DTV entry — this visa isn’t even popular among Russians.And let’s be real: if I had said I’m Russian in the post, I’d just get more hate. You were already yelling under every comment “SHE’S RUSSIAN SHE’S RUSSIAN” like it explains everything. It doesn’t. It’s just xenophobic.
There were plenty of people stopped that day, we were all gathered in one corner: a sweet Australian couple on their first DTV, a woman from England who had never been to Thailand before — no Russians, just me. And guess what? The officer didn’t ask a single question about my nationality or my previous visa. So no, I wasn’t stopped “because I’m Russian.” I wish I had mentally prepared for such an unpleasant experience at the airport, and I shared my story to warn others entering through HKT. Now Andi, maybe take a break from obsessing over my posts and let it go.
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Greg ********
1) The happy clappers are going to put this down as fearmongering and "did not happen 2) The bedwetters are going to say - be prepared as this could happen anytime and if you do not surrender your first born you will be excluded 🙂 🙂
Mercy *********
Sounds like an officer with something to prove, or maybe one of the ones who doesn't like the DTV. Sorry you had to go through all that.
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Or maybe like any other system, a certain amount of quality checks are required. This is standard SOP in any system like this. A certain % get a check. It is nothing to worry about.Mercy *********
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SOP involves being pulled aside and questioned a bit yes, but this sounds overboard. Most people don't get asked to show all of the same paperwork and get treated like they've done something wrong when they haven't. They also don't usuallly need to show extra docs beyond what was already applied with. It's overkill.Greg ********
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It is at the discretion of the Immigration Office. The MFA website makes that very clear. Having a visa does not mean you have a right to entry.. Seems to be surface level checks anyway.Mercy *********
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I'm aware. My only point is that they aren't usually this meticulous and harsh about it. So she was unlucky to get an officer who is much more serious for whatever his reasons. You're arguing points that I'm not even refuting.Reply to
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That’s interesting 🧐 very unfortunate you had a bad experience
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