Will I face entry denial in Thailand with a South African passport after multiple short visits from Phnom Penh?

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Thanks for all good advice previously
Any one of us tourists experienced any denial of entry when arriving from Phom Penh by air.  South Africa  passport and this will be my 4 th entry in 12 months , but only ever stayed between 10 and 20 days

Not sure if a METV would help .....

Appreciate any current experience

Thanks

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post discusses the likelihood of being denied entry to Thailand for a South African national arriving from Phnom Penh after multiple short stays. Community responses suggest that with visits of 10-20 days and a total of around 45-50 days spent in the past year, entry should generally not pose a problem. It is advised to have necessary documentation ready, such as proof of onward travel and accommodation. Experiences shared indicate that travelers have been able to enter without issue, despite multiple entries.

J ************** · Answer

I’m surprised flights from Cambodia are still allowed

Lize-Mari ****** · Answer

My sister arrived on Saturday, it was her fourth visa exemption entry this year. Previously she never stayed more than two weeks and never did any extension. She went through immigration very easily. They didn't ask for anything. No cash, no proof of onward travel, no proof of accomodation were asked. Just stamped and let her through

Roger ******* · Answer

Not a worry IMO. Enjoy.

Jan ****************** · Answer

An METV is something you would have had to apply for from your home country anyway, so it is not really relevant at this stage. Based on what you describe, three prior entries and a total stay of only around 45–50 days over 12 months is well within what is normally regarded as ordinary tourism under the Visa exemption system itself. That kind of travel pattern is not what the new formalised guidelines are aimed at either. As always, the final decision rests with the immigration officer you meet, and you should be prepared to show an onward ticket and accommodation details if asked. With such short stays on each visit, entering again by air from Phnom Penh would normally not be an issue.

Brandon ************ · Answer

If each entry was only 10-20 days, it's probably fine.  Just make sure you have the 3 proofs (cash, onward travel, lodging booking).

Will I face entry denial in Thailand with a South African passport after multiple short visits from Phnom Penh?

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