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What was the immigration experience like upon landing in Bangkok with multiple visa stamps?
Dec 12, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERJUST LANDED BANGKOK BKK
We got our stamp. The red light came on and a man came and took our passports away to check our DTV was valid.
Then came back to us and gave us a stamp within 5 minutes
For anyone with a messy passport I have 12-13 months of tourist stamps and 2 border runs and 3 extensions in 2025.
Also an ED visa from 2022
All good and no questions or asked to show any documents
We got our stamp. The red light came on and a man came and took our passports away to check our DTV was valid.
Then came back to us and gave us a stamp within 5 minutes
For anyone with a messy passport I have 12-13 months of tourist stamps and 2 border runs and 3 extensions in 2025.
Also an ED visa from 2022
All good and no questions or asked to show any documents
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their recent experience entering Thailand on a DTV visa at Bangkok airport, describing a quick inspection of their passport and receiving a stamp without issues, despite having a complex travel history with numerous tourist stamps, extensions, and previous visas. Comments from other users reflect a mix of experiences and opinions about the DTV visa process, with some expressing concerns about visa regulations and others sharing similar entries without complications. Overall, the discussion highlights varying perspectives on visa entry and experiences living in Thailand as expats.
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Francesca *********
Why 6 months
Gala ******
Francesca Bonello it says DTV on the stamp.
Francesca *********
Gala Tayo that's why he didn't have problem
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David ********
It’s still not a FLEX, all them extensions and border runs, strange how folk buy tickets, bags, condos, but struggling with a simple visa🤔🙏🏾🇹🇭💯
Bryan ******
David Bruein You are 2 years behind the times. Visas do not look like that anymore.
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Anonymous ******************
Safe entry agent?
Phil *********
Anonymous, says it all really
Steve *******
I am sure most of the complainers are those who do not correctly comply. All countries have rules and limits - try getting into US or UK!! Accept what you have to do - and don't abuse the system. Pay what you have to or go elsewhere rather then making it hard for regular travellers.
Jonny *********
You can arrive in the U.K. on a rubber dinghy without any documentation and get a free iPhone, hotel and all expenses paid leave to remain these days thanks to Labour.
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Lee *********
I also arrived back in Thailand from Cambodia. My 2025 history is same as the post. I was lucky to also got the 60day.
Vernon **********
And DTV means you have to leave after 180days. Good luck when you return
Edward **********
The joke may be on you my friend because if a hotel or police look they will call immigration and you will be kicked out and blacklisted.
And lose any bookings you have made.
It’s quite simple do the right thing and never anything to worry about
And lose any bookings you have made.
It’s quite simple do the right thing and never anything to worry about
Boyboys ******
wow. beatiful page passport.What country is this?
AsiaCamera ******
That's 28 years of living in Bangkok and not a single "border run"...how? I have 28 years of long-term visas. Never have to worry about arrivals (I pass through
@Suvarnabhumi ********
immigration 2-3 times a month). I see they are now cracking down on people gaming the loophole of border runs so they can stay here for hundreds of days a year as a "tourist", on-the-cheap, some working and not paying taxes, having 1 year condo leases, bank accounts and businesses, some prostitutes, some scammers, most just Cheap Charlies. Good....time to weed out these people.Lee *********
AsiaCamera Siam you are a hero, but dull at parties. I bet you take all your passports to show what you have achieved.
AsiaCamera ******
Yes! The Thai girls love farangs who don't day drink in beer bars and have to run to the Cambodian border every month in a bus LOL!
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GoldPine*********
How to apply?
Justin ********
GoldPineapple1806 also when you speak my language remember you are NOT SPEAKING SPANISH, this is not how questions are formed in my language. A question mark does not a question make.
Justin ********
GoldPineapple1806 you can use the internet
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Tommy ********
This kind of person going in and out so many times, rigging the system, does Thailand really want this type of person? If they knew, would they accept?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERNot sure rigging the system is a fair term. Coming to a country, spending a lot of money. I’m respectful I don’t drink or party, I travelled and found a country I was happy to stay and a country which made that very easy to do so. Thailand benefits from people living / travelling here not the other way around
Todd *********
@Tommy *******
they know. And of course they accept. It’s no problemTommy ********
@Todd ********
For now. And some of those higher up really don’t knowReply to
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Happy **********
@Tommy *******
WTF are you talking about. Go back to your troll cave and have another toke or drink of whatever it is that is slowly eroding your cognitive functions and kindness.✨🙏🏼⭐️🧘
AsiaCamera ******
It's THESE kind of people who are coming in and out on tourist visas....But no more..... Stay tuned for my upcoming portfolio "DAY DRINKERS BEER BAR BUMS, BLOKES AND MATES" coming later in 2026.
Tommy ********
Happy Thailand You mean i’m calling it out? Don’t be upset by the truth. Be happy, Happy Thailand 🫣
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Humphrey ****************
Messy passport too with two one year overstay bans. You think change passport before coming back on a DTV at the end of one year ban?
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@Humphrey ***************
your travel history and ban will be linked to old passport.Humphrey ****************
David Mills you mean new?
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Kevin ******
I can't wait for 2026. Let's see what happens
Ja *********
you got lucky
James ********
@Ja ********
he got exactly what he deserves... with the DTV visa he gets 180 day stamp each entry for 5 years...James ********
Frankly I disagree with what TVC says about the DTV Visa. There in the business as agents and while they are a fine visa agent, I believe that it's not often happening with the DTV visa holders
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Any recommendations and cost for DTV PLEASE MUAY THAI OR THAI LANGUAGE
James *******
Remarkable. Should I be posting every time I use my visa too?
Greg ********
@James ******
yes mate we all need to know what your doingJames *******
@Greg *******
I thought so, will update when I leave and return next year on my DTV, can't promise too much excitement though.James ********
Thanks for your helpful reply... and when you do return to Thailand, enjoy your years of the DTV visa 🤗
Greg ********
@James ******
me too, im just sorting out my DTV and ill let you know as soon as I arrive in BKKJames *******
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERExactly @peter people helping & supporting others matters. The negativity i had read had me overly concerned
Peter *********
@James ******
there is a lot of uncertainty currently.. even tho everything should be going smoothly if you are on DTV.. it's good to see peoeple get here no problem on DTVAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThere has been lots of negative information about arrival onDTV this week. I was sharing a positive experience for anyone afraid of a less than clean passport.
If you want to share your experiences I’m sure they would be helpful.
However it seems you’re more interested in spending your energy making pointless comments.
Good luck to you sir
If you want to share your experiences I’m sure they would be helpful.
However it seems you’re more interested in spending your energy making pointless comments.
Good luck to you sir
James ********
Well said ✅
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Thiên ******
Have you ever stayed >120days each time or just a few weeks and out for a few days then back?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI have been out of the country 3 days in the last year. My passport did not look good
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I arrived yesterday 60 day Voa,asked how long I was going to stayI replied 90 with a 30 day extension ,the reply I received, that's not the right way to stay for that long ,you apply for an O visa,which is a non tourist visa.
Kefin *******
Simon Davies a 60 Day VOA not exists
Johnny *******
Simon Davies do you even know what a VOA is? You don’t and that’s not what you have. Visa exempt son
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Christopher ***********
Thanks for your info Toni. We now know Friendship Bridge number 4 (Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai) will accept sight of bank account balances on our mobiles! Raises a question? Have they got that right or wrong?
Heejung ******
Hi, was this your first entry with DTV visa? thanks
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERYes it was
Heejung ******
Maybe this one is a hard question for you 🤔
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MORE ******
Well done, Anonymous, for being lucky with entry, but that doesn't mean others with the same visa history can also get through smoothly.
Anonymous ******************
Why wouldn't it be smooth? The DTV is exactly what they want to see from a person who has stayed too long with tourist stamps
Toni *******
Anonymous participant 820 exactly, i have seen many videos on social media saying that they got a warning and was told to apply for DTV before next entry
Ben ******
Anonymous participant 820 probably a salty agent no longer profiting from visa runs
John *********
Anonymous participant 820 yep that’s what it’s for
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ORIGINAL POSTERI was with my husband and his is similar
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AsianInsider **************
Did you have 20k cash that's such a hassle carry around
Jord ******
@AsianInsider *************
you have to prove 500k in a bank for DTV so the 20k requirement for tourists is irrelevantAsianInsider **************
No dude it's 20k cash who carries large amounts of cash on them. It's not about having 20k god. It's having it in cash at the airport
Toni *******
@AsianInsider *************
i was told 2days ago by IO before my 5min border run, that showing my bangkok bank account is good if asked. But, I wasnt askedReply to
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@AsianInsider *************
i had 2000thb cash 2days ago when i did laos landborder run 😆 and 1880 of that went to visa and stamp fees 😜 but I do have bangkok bank, i can show if they ask, but i have never been asked during 4,5years and about 20 entriesปิโด ********
@Toni ******
Non puoi mostrare proprio niente, la legge dice solo il corrispettivo di 20.000฿ in contanti.Toni *******
ปิโด ทะมิโซ not a law. Its just the most straightforward way, however it is not the only way. Dont argue more, if you cant show its an actual law ok? Thank you :)
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@Toni ******
did you use Friendship Border to get your stamp? I did a border run there but now I have a DTV. I wonder will I be good to go there again?Toni *******
@Cedric *****
yes I did, number 4 this time, in august i used vientiane bridge. Only stayed laos few minutesReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERErm no not 20k. Maybe
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k but more than that in my bank. No one asked us anything about money. Just took our visa paper away to check and came back to stampAsianInsider **************
Anonymous participant it's a stupid rule and it must be cash. Immigration can't just deny you for no reason so if they really want to be a dk that's the number 1 reason they give.
Toni *******
@AsianInsider *************
i asked 2days ago, showing bangkok bank account is ok. I asked because there was an ATM before leaving thailandKefin *******
@Toni ******
Only CashToni *******
Kefin Heart i know thats a common way, but I believe the immigration officer who gives me the stamp, more than someone on facebook
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ORIGINAL POSTERHonestly, with what some people had put in this group I was scared. Maybe it’s people trying to upsell fast track
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant people pissed about the new policy’s posting bs to scare people . Some people can’t come back now and are very resentful. And posting anonymously make it easier to troll
Jonas *************
Anonymous participant 674 it's funny... I never blocked anyone on Facebook before joining Thai expat groups. Lol
Toni *******
Anonymous participant 674 spot on
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Anonymous participant imo its jealous people who cant get dtv, trying to bs about it
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@Toni ******
If you have money and a pulse you can get a DTV so I don’t think there’s many people who are jealous.Toni *******
Anonymous participant 591 oh but there are, i even know many here in Thailand... the world is big
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4years of stamps, 2021-2023 exempts and extensions, 2023-2024 ED, after that DTV, no red lights or questions for me, here 15months now with dtv, 3x5minute landborder runs:)
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@Toni ******
great bragging on a forum thai immigration are member of lol DTV will be the next clamp down.Ja *********
David Mills correct 100 % so i'm told
Toni *******
David Mills bragging about what? Immigration is actually telling visa runners to get dtv... i was told to get married tho 🤣 that was before dtv
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@Toni ******
Hi, thanks for sharing, may I ask what kind of DTV you got ? ThanksToni *******
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