Why are tourist visa applications being rejected for those with more than 6 months in Thailand?

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Jul 25, 2019

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I have just been to the consulate in Savannakhet.

Anyone with more than 6 months in Thailand applying for a tourist visa are getting automatically rejected.

The lucky ones are successfully reapplying for transit visa (30 days)  but they are few and far between.

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The post discusses the recent experiences of individuals applying for a tourist visa at the consulate in Savannakhet, highlighting that applications from those who have spent over 6 months in Thailand are being automatically rejected. It mentions that some individuals are managing to obtain a transit visa for 30 days, but these cases are rare.

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