Answereda year ago

Will I have a problem entering Thailand after multiple stays totaling 174 days?

Thailand visa regulations Visa Exempt Stamp Thailand immigration policies Long-term stays in Thailand Immigration Officer discretion

Eileen ************************

asked Oct 15, 2025

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Expect to arrive in Thailand Nov 9th. Since November 18 of 2024 I visited Thailand twice and stayed a total of 174 days. Will there be a problem entering?

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The user is concerned about entering Thailand after having spent a total of 174 days in the country since November 2024, especially since they plan to arrive on a Visa Exempt Stamp. Comments suggest that the decision ultimately lies with the Immigration Officer at the point of entry. There is a risk that prolonged stays on a Visa Exempt Stamp could be seen unfavorably, potentially leading to questioning or refusal of entry. Several comments advise obtaining a proper visa for a longer stay, utilizing fast track services at immigration, and ensuring to have a return ticket and sufficient cash.

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Michael ********

Possibly or possibly not i would use a fast track service though to assist and make sure have return ticket and

*****

baht or equivilant cash. You got more days than me in country and i got a long term visa

a year ago

Phil ******

@Eileen ***********************

possibly why not ask immigration?

a year ago

Gary ***********

I think if on visa exempt you could have a problem, nothing is ever guaranteed though

a year ago

MD *******

Up to Immigration Officer.

a year ago

Frankie *******

What i do is when i line up at immigration que i look for the line that moves fast.these officers just stamp n do the biometrics n let u past through unlike the slow lines r the ones officers r asking too much questions

a year ago

Paul *******

It will always be up to the Immigration Officer who takes your passport when you arrive, Having said that, your past history of staying in Thailand indicates that you are not a tourist anymoe but are trying to stay longer term in Thailand. Therefore, if you attempt to arrive on a Visa Exempt Stamp, then you are lokely to be taken aside for questioning and possibly refused entry into Thailand. Best you obtain a visa appropriate to the reason for your stay in Thailand.

a year ago

Bent *************

@Paul ******

I thought that only Thai immigration officers have this weird and stupid imagination that you can’t be a tourist for more than a few weeks!

a year ago

Paul *******

@Bent ************

Most countrys and reasonalby minded people accept that up 90 days in a country is tourism. A good example of this is the international agreement that allows tourist to drive on their national licence (often also requires an International Drivers certificate) in a cnother country as a visitor - universally accepted as 90 days. After that visitors need to obtain a licence from the country (as in Thailand). After 90 day in a country being visited, a person is no longer consider a tourist.

Bent *************

Says who?

Tim **********

I think it’s fine to come twice a year for even 60 days each time

But 174 days versus 120 is a different story

I’ve had no issues with 120 days last two years

But I have heard of many trying to get 180 days having issues

a year ago