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Will frequent short stays in Thailand raise immigration concerns?

Abey *********
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I visit Thailand around four times a year staying two weeks at a time. If l wanted to stay longer like few days shorter than sixty days but do it two three times a year will there be any problems with immigration?
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Frequent short visits to Thailand, such as staying for less than 60 days a few times a year, can raise immigration concerns. It ultimately depends on the discretion of the immigration officer. While some travelers report no issues, others have faced questioning about their intent of visit, especially if the frequency of stays seems unusual for a typical tourist. To avoid potential problems, obtaining the appropriate visa that aligns with your travel intentions is advisable.
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Yo***
yes depending on the immigration officer. But, I think yes. it can be problem. immigration officer are trained and educated when they started to work as immigration job as others do almost the same for their jobs. Their process of finding suspecting someone is just normal as normal people can think. For example, you are in 20 or 30s.. and from USA. Normal people in this age have jobs and works regularly. Maybe once a year to visit Thailand for vacation is very normal and stay for few weeks is normal too. But three times a year visited Thailand? They surely can ask, do you work? if yes, where to work? what company?? and what job? How much salaries?? Normal people in age 20.30 can not make such long and often holidays from the company? That is actually not normal. If you work remotely? you do not have to go to company every day? yes, then DTV is an option. or if you are so rich? early retired? yes why not? LTV or elite visa are the options for you. If you are over 50? and retired? and visit often Thailand? stay long there? yes, retirement visa is an option too. If your company is so generous and does not care how often you are off or on, and pays well regularly. And you also have enough budge to enjoy in thailand. Just show your budget and bank statements with good explanations. then, you will have no problem. It is not so normal but just unique case.
Wayne ********
Wayne ********
@Yo***
very good answer and explanation
Ian ********
Ian ********
Less than 180 days a year along with no extensions past 60 days should be acceptable as a 'genuine' tourist

HOWEVER

It is up to the individual immigration officer each and every time you enter.
Todd *********
Todd *********
No problem
Wayne ********
Wayne ********
@Todd ********
and if your wrong? It’s very easy to make statements if you do not have to bear the consequences. Facebook Visa groups are full of instances where people have said they have been interviewed, and warned that this would be their last entry without a proper visa. So for you to casually say no problem it’s not a very responsible statement, sir.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Wayne *******
It is a very responsible statement and fully supported by Thai law and visa regulations. IF the entrant has entenuating factors surrounding his admissibility to the Kingdom, he is very likely aware of them already. And his plan, is well within Thai regulations. It's a pointless waste of time to run around in circles of whataboutism. And as you should be well aware, FB groups are NOT full of the many millions of people desperate to report that they entered Thailand with zero issues. Like 99% of the people
Fortune ************
Fortune ************
@Todd ********
Bullshit, it depends on the IO. And you can be sure at one point they will start asking questions.
Wayne ********
Wayne ********
@Fortune ***********
don’t let Todd bother you. He is known for steering the pot.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Wayne *******
to summarize for both of you, this person will have no problem Ur welcome
Fortune ************
Fortune ************
@Wayne *******
That i knew already, he thinks he knows it all, but pls other people don´t listen to that person.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Fortune ***********
wrong. Too many of you trouser soilers on here with zero experience and nary a clue.. Many, many people doing exactly this. There is NO limit on visa exempt entries annually. And you will amazed to learn that Thailand likes tourists visiting.
Patrick ********
Patrick ********
Last week they stopped me 10 minute interview. I am not a tourist she tell .. I got in but next time I need visa
David ***********
David ***********
Depends who stamps you in. At some point they will say you are not a tourist
Paul *******
Paul *******
It will always depend on the Immigration officer. If you want to be sure, obtain a visa appropriate to your reason for stay.

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