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What should I know about entering Thailand with a DTV visa and managing stay durations?

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A user shared their experience entering Phuket for the first time with a DTV visa, noting there were no questions asked by the immigration officer. Other community members discussed strategies for managing visa durations, including re-entering Thailand close to their visa's expiration date to maximize stay time, and shared tips on handling health insurance to ensure visa validity. It was mentioned that users often apply for new Non-OA visas every 18-24 months to maintain legal residency in Thailand.

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