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Why do Thai immigration officers treat DTV visa holders differently depending on gender?

Anonymous *************
asked Apr 14, 2026
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Something Interesting! on my previous visit in my DTV visa, Lady officer asked me many questions before giving me stamp, But today i look for a counter at BKK APT with male officer. He just asked to show the visa soft copy, thats it he gave me stamp without any questions!

Many ppl in this group said lady IO's are strict. Thats seems to be true.
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The post discusses the differing experiences of the author and comments from others regarding interactions with Thai immigration officers when presenting a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). The author notes that a male officer at Bangkok Airport only required a soft copy of the visa, granting entry without further questions, contrasting with a previous encounter with a female officer who was more stringent. Various comments share personal experiences and opinions on immigration officer behavior, suggesting that experiences may vary between individuals and depend on the officer's mood.
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Joshua *********
Joshua *********
this is true
James ********
James ********
James ********
James ********
This helps...
Fleace ********
Fleace ********
It is like all things, it depends on the person and their mood that day.
Shandy ********
Shandy ********
I've never had a male IO, except when entering Europe or the U.S.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I dream with the freedom of human species 😌
Kevin ******
Kevin ******
If you have got a DTV they shouldn’t need to ask anything, you answered all the questions on application
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
@Kevin *****
Provocative statement coming from a strange profile.
Robert *******
Robert *******
@Kevin *****
Why do you think Immigration Officers are there ?

Why do you think DTV holders have a special right to enter Thailand?
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Kevin *****
Even the MFA's own site tells you a visa does not guarantee entry and final say is Immigration.
Josep *********
Josep *********
Kevin Luck absolutely wrong. 6 times i entry with DTV workation, 3 times asked me about my activities in Tailand, where i will stay and so. Three times no asked, one of it with fast trak
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
@Josep ********
Answered with another provocative statement by an equally strange profile.
YellowPo********
YellowPo********
Wrong. They can ask whatever they want.
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
YellowPomelo1882 But they don't. Except in troll reports of course.

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