Will a new passport without previous Thai visas make entry easier at Thai immigration?

Jan 21, 2020
5 years ago
Steve ********
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Will a new passport without any previous Thai visas only a new unused one make things easier at the Thai immigration at the Airport? I recon there might be some record in their system, but the immigration officer will not flick trough the passport shaking his head and just stamp through.๐Ÿค”
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The consensus in the comments suggests that a new passport will not necessarily make entry easier at Thai immigration due to a computerized system that links all entries and visa history to the traveler. Users warn that even with a blank passport, past entries are likely recorded and can lead to questioning or denied entry at the airport. Alternative suggestions include applying for a new tourist visa through land borders instead of air travel.
James ********
Steve I think the suggestion from
@Benjamin *****
probably is best...

Go to Vientiane

Apply for Tourist Visa.

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Return by LAND border crossing...never by air again.

Good Luck

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Benjamin ******
Ok, as I told you a year ago, you can stay in Thailand for a very long time if..

If you are under 50 years of age, and have about $15K USD (I think) Thai visa elite.

If you are under 50 years of age and have 3M THB, you can get an investment visa.

If you have children with a Thai lady, you can get a visa to support the children.

If you want to learn Thai/ Thai Kickboxing, you can get an education visa (good for one year).

If you are over 50 years of age, you can get a "retirement" visa (discussed many times here).

I believe those are your most likely options to stay. Using a blank passport won't get you too far these days.
Padraig **********
I presume this also applies to persons who carry two nationality passports (ie different countries ?)
James ********
@Padraig *********
yep...matched
Jason ***********
You have been in Thailand for a long time already on ED and tourist visas. Better have a better Plan B than a new passport.
Benjamin ******
If you want to return to Thailand on a blank passport, and you have excessive entries, I suggest entering by land. I also heard you can get another tourist visa over at Vientiane, and re-enter on that visa by land.

[Edit: Scratch that idea. Thanks
@Ron ******
]
Ron *******
Ron *******
@Benjamin *****
i think Vientiane maybe on to the new passport trick. Yangon certainly are and listing to see an old passport
James ********
@Benjamin *****
good luck.
Robert *******
Correct, flipping empty pages is quickly done.

But he does not have to flip anything as all your entries and exits, visa's or no visa used, digital pictures made on entry and exit, fingerprints, passport date, your name, dob, gender, place of birth and some other thing are on the screen of his/her computer.
Ron *******
He will likely shake his head once your passport is linked to you and your old one. All your history will be revealed.

I have to say, that looking back through your past posts on here, your history looks horrendous.
James ********
Nope...the computer system will link your entire history...old and new passport. Along with facial recognition software and fingerprinting in use.

And with your stated history...

Likely will be questioned upon arrival and possibly denied entry.

Time to rethink and have a Plan B in event of denied entry.

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Jason ***********
All your entries will be on his screen.
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