Answered8 years ago
Why was I aggressively questioned at immigration while returning to Thailand on a METV?
Did a bounce yesterday. DM to KL return. I'm on a METV. On return TO DM, got taken aside and given a grilling. The guy at the booth was very aggressive. Asked me what I do here in Thailand. I told him rightfully, that I'm a tourist on holiday. He implied that I was working here. He sent me to an office where I was given the 3rd degree. Luckily I had plenty of paperwork. I got in, but walked away.. 1)disgusted at the way I was treated and 2)none the wiser as to why they grilled me.
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The user experienced an aggressive questioning at immigration upon returning to Thailand on a METV (Multi-Entry Tourist Visa). Although they identified themselves as a tourist on holiday, the immigration officer implied they were working illegally. The user felt disgusted by the treatment and remained confused about the reasons for the interrogation, despite having sufficient paperwork to support their claims.
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