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Dec 30, 2024
19 hours ago
Dam *****
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I want to go in Thailand 35 days. As belgian, i have an exemption of visa of 60 days.

During this trip, i want to go 4 days in cambodia with a rentry in Thailand by road

Some days After i want to go in laos by air and rentry 1 week After on Thailand by train to finish my trip.

Do you know if it will be possible to rentry in Thailand 2 Times by Land with a New exemption of visa each Time?

Thanks you
Dec 26, 2024
5 days ago
Nelu *******
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Good morning everyone, I would like to leave for Thailand for 90 days, upon arrival I know they ask you for the return ticket, for the Onward Ticket to show the emigration how to proceed, times to buy it and when I should pay it to avoid problems.

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.
Dec 24, 2024
6 days ago
Davide *********
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Hi everyone! This is my second time asking something here, and I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences about taking the risk of re-entering Thailand to get another two months (Colombian passport holder / visa exemption).

I’ve been here for almost 4 months now. Last month, I left the country for Vietnam and returned without any issues—my passport was stamped at Chiang Mai airport, where I’ve been living and working remotely. My current stamp expires on January 23, but this time I don’t plan to extend it.

Instead, I want to visit Bali for a week, leaving on January 18 and returning to Thailand after that. Do you think I could be denied entry? This would be my third entry into Thailand, but only the second time leaving for a nearby country and coming back.

I’m worried because I have my things here in my apartment, and if I’m denied entry, I wouldn’t be able to retrieve them. My rental contract ends on February 9. Would it be a good idea to carry my contract or any other documents to show if needed?

I have no bad history, and honestly, this would be my last entry into Thailand before heading back to my home country.

Thanks for reading, and Merry Christmas!, special greetings to Brandon and Jan you guys are amazing.
Dec 19, 2024
12 days ago
AliJames *****
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This is probably a long shot but does anyone know of any private taxi service that would pick me up at the border from Thakhek, Laos at 6am and take me over the border to Nakhon Phanom airport in time for me to catch my flight at 9.30am? Due to responsibilities I can't take a later flight. And the first bus over the border from Thakhek is rather inconveniently at 9.30am.
Dec 17, 2024
14 days ago
Joe *******
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Hi everyone,

I spent a few years in Thailand and Vietnam and am booked to return to Thailand in January.

I'm a UK passport holder and I only plan to spend a few weeks in Thailand. I have onwards travel booked and a hotel booked for the first few days (to recover from the journey) 😊

I can't remember how the visa system works as it has been a few years since I entered last, but I'm pretty sure I just go for the visa exemption?

Is this correct please?...and if so, what is the process for this? Is there a form to be filled out before I go, or do they do it once you arrive there?

Also, is there anything else I need before I fly?

Sorry for all the questions, and many thanks in advance for any help given!
Dec 16, 2024
15 days ago
Peter *****
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Not visa related, but is there a organisation I can complain to regarding a hotel in pattaya.

The hotel has been without hot water for 3 days now a d looks like it will be maby 4 days before they can fix it. So I have asked if I can check out today and have a refund for my remaining days and they say it is not possible.
Dec 15, 2024
15 days ago
Richard *******
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I’m from Australia, I have visited Thailand three times in 2024 on a free Tourist  Visa.

Just back in Oz on December 14 

Heading back there on January 3 2025.

Am I in danger of being denied entry for too many trips?

If so, what would be the easiest option for a 60 day stay without needing money in a tight bank account.

Would appreciate any helpful advice 🙏😁
Dec 13, 2024
17 days ago
Lalph ******
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My DTV just approved in HCM. Thank god this is over. I can't be bothered to type the whole ordeal but in a nutshell I been living out of my backpack since 27th Nov bouncing around Asia losing money on cancelled flights, rescheduled flights. Yes, in part due to my own errors. I initially planned to apply at Vientiane but the website is a bit tricky. Slots seem available but when it comes to booking them they are actually unavailable when you try to click them.

SUMMARY

Been living in Thailand 14 years on mix of working holiday visa, work visas, marriage visas, tourist visas. Previously to the DTV was NON-B.

Applied Savannakhet (Muay Thai) with correct documents - DENIED FOR NO REASON

Applied HCMC with EXACTLY THE SAME DOCUMENTS - Approved in 3.5 business days. No requests for further documentation.

I submitted 2 foriegn bank statements totalling $500,000+ AUD. Seasoned well over 6 months.

Selected unemployed with $0 income.

Permanent address of family place in Australia which matches with my driving licence.

Current address - Hotel booking HCM.

Thai phone number.

Thai address on bank statement.

Thai billing address on payment card. (debated as possible reason for payment issues).

Current location document: Entry stamp to HCM and hotel booking. Not all pages.

MUAY THAI DOCUMENTS FROM PHUKET:

Acceptance letter in Thai and english addressed to HCM specifically.

Receipt

Copy of gyms certification card from "BOARD OF BOXING SPORT"

Copy of owners id card

Business licence and DBD document - This has a different company name to the gyms name. That was Savannakhets stated reason for refusal. IT'S NORMAL.

Screenshots of gyms google, IG, FB and website for good measure.

Done

A FEW SMALL NOTES:

- AIS roaming in Laos doesn't work - Don't bother with it.

- Loca is the local rideshare app and works great in Vientiane. In Savannakhet no Loca but Xahn instead.

- Common Grounds cafe is a good base in Vientiane with wifi, food and aircon while you are room-less.

- Laos evisa 5 business days - They respond to emails during this time. "Sorry mister".

- Vietnam evisa - Mine took 6 days. They do not respond to emails.

- Entry to Saigon. Expect upto 2hrs in immigration line. Use Grab or Hotel transfers from the airport. Grab still running scams but much less so.

- Thai evisa website. You can upload only 1 file for each category a maximum of 3mb each.

- Yes I also had payment issues - Solved by using a different authorisation method.

- AIS roaming works fine in Vietnam most of the time.

I joined FB just for this group. I will delete this account in a day or so but the post should remain to benefit others.

Thank you to the posters in the group
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