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Will I face questioning upon re-entering Bangkok after a recent border run to Laos?

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Exited Thailand at Nongkhai last week (friendship bridge) going to Laos, presented my British passport to female immigration officer she looked at it spoke to her male colleague then asked me to go to room 1 which was a room to the left with an male immigration officer behind glass

And a female civilian sat to his left he took my passport think he said travelling a lot then stamped me out ? No questions no conversation ? I am flying to Bangkok next few days after spending a week in Laos do you think I might encounter an interrogation at BKK ? Slightly alarming
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A user is concerned about re-entering Thailand through Bangkok after a recent border run to Laos. They experienced a brief passport check upon exiting at Nongkhai but encountered no issues. Several community members commented that the likelihood of being questioned at Bangkok immigration depends on the individual's travel history and previous entries into Thailand. They suggest that frequent travelers could trigger more scrutiny, especially at land borders. Recommendations include being prepared with documentation and possibly employing an agency for smoother entry.
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