Who is a real tourist in Thai?

Been to Thai 110 times since year 2000.

Never stayed longer than what then was 30 days visa exemption. Never extensions.

Never even knew that Thai Immigration even existed. Now, on Non O 1 year extension, I know.

We traveled around Thai, maybe 35,000 km rentacar. Travel, tourism

The hotels (maybe 50 of them) we had stayed at are still sending me (spamming) emails "Thank you for staying with us, we want to see you again". Their promotions and discounts.

That is is what a tourist is. Several times a year, some years 7-8 times.

Second entry with dtv at DMK. Zero questions.

Hi All,

If catching the train from Bangkok to Vientiane, can I submit my TM8 (re-entry permit) at the Thai border checkpoint or do I have to go to an Immigration office?

Thank you

Finally arrived in Thailand. I’ve never seen immigration this busy. It’s possible that it’s the time (13:00 Ish) of day and year as I normally arrive in the New year and early evening. On the other hand it could be the fact that sooooo many people are not filling in their TDAC. In my queue alone, I saw 8 people being turned back to go and fill it in. Plus a family of 4 in front of me, who hadn’t got a clue what the immigration officer was telling them. I explained it all to them but they expected myself and everyone behind me to wait while they filled it in. The immigration officer and myself was having none of that 😜. So please people do yourselves a favour and the rest of us queuing. Fill the TDAC in at the correct time.

For anyone who was concerned — I’ve just cleared immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport for the sixth time this year. The officer greeted me with a big smile and stamped my passport without a single question. That brings my total stay this year to around 100 days, never exceeding 25 days and always returns to my home town.

Conclusion- if you are a legitimate tourist, there is no need to worry about the new immigration rules .

Has anyone had experience with a Chiang Mai visa run for a border bounce?

Getting tiresome. USA citizen in bkk on a 90

Day non-O visa. Arrived Dec 4, still haven’t been able to open a bank account. Been to immigration twice, about 10 different banks, some of them multiple times. The rules change in the same bank from one day to the next. Bangkok bank told me today I have to file for retirement in my country lol. Another said I must marry a Thai citizen. Another wanted that elusive retirement visa stamp in my passport. K Bank now wants a signed copy of the condo owners ID on top of the lease agreement. Didn’t want that yesterday. Another bank wanted me to pay insurance at 30k baht per year, every year 😂 another wanted proof of residency supplied by my embassy 😏

I’ve supplied passport, non-o visa stamp in passport and paper non-o visa, my Thai phone number tied to my passport, certificate of residency and signed lease agreement. So far no luck anywhere. Any suggestions for a sure fire bank in Bangkok that will accept just these documents? Because so far no bank wants my money.

I will not use an agent, please don’t suggest it. Thanks!

Airport thai only enter queue

Do they except the new TDAC for foreigners with thai wife.

Asking because Thais don't need TDAC to enter.

Use to be not a problem.

or do they reject you & send you to the tourist queue.

Hi all been seeing pics on Internet about big ques at immigration .. if you enter thiland on a pre arranged visa is there a special lane to get in or is there a fast track lane you can use even if you have to pay tia 😊

Non O 90 days visa is it possible to get one once a year?

I am now on non O 1 year extension until September 26 2026.

After 3 months in Thai, on that extension, I do not really see why would I be in Thai for longer than that.

While on that Non O extension, I got my Yellow Book, Thai Pink ID (for foreigners), Thai Driving licence and Kasikorn bank account.

I own our condo in Bangkok, no rent. Never change my address, no new TM30.

The scenario would be: stay in Thai July-August-September (on the current Non O extension), return to Japan (where we own our condo) and come again (after that Non O exipres) for 60 days visa exempt (January-February).

Then, apply for another Non O to stay in Thai 90 days (July-August-September).

My wife, (local marriage in Thai) is Thai national.

Can I get a new Non -O every year, once per year , and then return after several months absence from Thai, on a 60 days exemption?

That way, I think, my 850K THB in my Kasikorn account could be used for daily expenses, might last for years. Not frozen with the bank and Immigration, while I do not want to be in Thai for the whole year.

We live in Japan, the place is as central as the Lumpini park in Bangkok, a desirable place to live at.