Update: 1st Entry on DTV

Today I entered with DTV for the first time through CNX airport. They said that because it's the first time using it I have to fill out a form and do a little interview.

The form was basically just personal information, Thailand address, port of embarkation and entry, why are you here, how much money do you have with you here in Thailand? They asked to see at least 20,000 baht in my account, which I showed them on my Thai bank account. There were 2 officers there who were very nice and simply asked what I do for work. I told them I teach online, mostly Chinese students and some Korean, and gave her my approximate monthly income. They didn't grill me further. Took me to the counter and got me stamped in.

Another Australian guy was getting grilled a little harder and longer. I think partly because he appeared nervous, and pretty much immediately said he couldn't show his bank account bc he didn't have data / wifi, to which the officer replied the airport has wifi. Also he was on soft power and seemed to have a lot of stamps. They kept talking in Thai about all the different dates in his passport. Not sure what happened with him since they kept him after I already left.

So, if you come through CNX the first time be prepared to do this. Just be nice and honest and try not to appear nervous even though it can be nerve racking being pulled aside.

Just wanted to notify that I just flew into Thailand today at DMK airport. They are going at it with extra questioning with tons of people having to fill a statement form as well, especially visa-exempt entries. The questioning area was packed. My TDAC was completed before my trip.

I was pulled aside and questioned for an hour because I was going to enter on my 2nd exempt entry. This is the first air-entry in the last 3 years and they still went at it. I kept on providing proof for everything they asked me and I was finally allowed to enter. They warned me to not enter without a visa next time. I thought it was excessive since many people have reported multiple back to back visa-free stays with no issue. I leave in 29 days. Not 60 or 90, so I don't know why I was treated as if I was trying to live here off exempt stays.

Also most others seemed to have issues since they had no booked flight back, as expected.

Are people still been grilled on entry at survanabhumi for using visa exemption or have they relaxed now ?

BKK there’s a new process for all E Visa holders you do not go through the regular line. You have to go over to security at the back of the line and wait 15 to 30 minutes to get checked. Why are they making this harder? 

Hi ..Question..my friend is arriving in Thailand on a Monday..when can he do his online application

My DTV journey has finally come to a successful end (although it did take a bit longer than I hoped/expected).

Applied on March 15 in Kota Bharu, status updated to "processing approval" on March 27 and visa approved (unexpectedly) on Saturday 12 April (which according to all available information should be a day off both for the Malaysian Thai embassi and the Thai officials in Bangkok).

Upon entry to Thailand I got invited to a "private room" for a conversation but everything was very (unexpectedly) friendly, especially after the IO found out that I can communicate with him in Thai. After about a 5-10 minute chat I received my first 180 day stamp and was on my way.

Hello all, i have a question : do i already need to fill the Thailand Digital Arrival Card if i go to Thailand on the 10th of April ? I read it only starts in May but i’m not sure anymore. Thanks !

Can you use the fast track in entry for the first time? How do I order it?

So, here's something I've been wondering about. What happens at the end of the Visa period if you enter Thailand say one day before your Visa expires, will you still get 180 days or just the remaining time on your Visa? Has anyone spoken to immigration about this?

As Australian passport holder do I need to apply online for a thai visa exemption or just book the flights?