Is it a mistake to use my Thai bank account to show proof of funds, instead of one from my home country? I’m aware it could highlight that I’ve essentially been living in Thailand for the past six months (on visa exemptions), and that I’ve had a Thai account for four years now (I’ve been on various visas). My passport stamps tell the same story, however.

I’ve been to Thailand the last two years and I have a hotel booked for 2 months in Patong beach. Is there a way to get an extra month without going to immigration

I was here three months (two months extended) ,

then I left a couple of weeks when I came back to Phuket they told me at the airports that I should’ve obtained a visa and forced me to buy a return ticket one month later not a day more. Gowever, when they stamped my passport, it said two months. Now I wanna stay a little over one month. Would that be an issue?

It only takes a few to mess it up for everyone else. DTV is going to be next.

Question: I'm a retired American living permanently in the Philippines. I just spent 12 days mostly in Pai. I'd like to go back and stay for 60 days plus get a 30 day extension for a total of 90 days. Do I need to subtract the 12 days from my 90 day stay making it a total of 78 days? O read where you can only stay 90 days in a 6 month period. Thanks in advance

I've heard that Thailand is currently making it challenging for travelers to enter the country, even for those who have obtained a visa. Can anyone provide more information or insights on this issue? Has anyone recently traveled to Thailand and encountered difficulties upon arrival? I'd appreciate any updates or advice on what to expect when planning a trip to Thailand.

Update: Got pulled to the side at airport. Warned that they will not accept such visa trips anymore. So was left in with warning that next time only visa, if I want to stay longer then 2 months. So I guess, the visa renewal trips will get harder in future.

I only showed rental contract after the red button was pushed. Because they did not ask about hotel etc, and no question asked about contract.

And in Vietnam, all was checked for onward ticket out of Thailand. About 10 people was pulled aside, some made it throu after paying expensive tickets (onwardticket was to slow) others did not board plane.

^^

I know there are no real answer to this, and it's down to immigration officer.

But I wounder if peoples have been denied entry under same conditions.

Every year, I visit Thailand from January to April. And last 2 years also 1 month in October.

Before I used 60 days tourist visa with extension by immigration office or fly out on 4-5 days trip.

I rent all year apartment because it gives better renting options and I avoid alot of fuss dragging luggage.

I'm currently in Vietnam, and returning today after 4 days trip. For new 60 days.

I have returning ticket to Norway 29 April, so within the new 60 days.

I have rental contract and 20.000thb in cash when entering.

I have zero overstay or any problem with police/immigration. Or never late on renewal

Anyone been denied reentry on such conditions?

Also, what agents/price that offers guarantees on reentry 60 day exemption.

Just some information/experience I would like to share at Phuket airport and for those still things about whether or not to apply for the DTV..

I was thinking about applying for a DTV soft power Muay Thai, but was not to sure yet (or maybe a little to lazy), then this happened today:

My son and I came back to Phuket today, by air, after spending a week on Bali.

I made the mistake of not booking an exit ticket (which I normally would, but they never asked before). This time they did ask and I told them honestly that I did not have one, because my daughter (12) is coming back on the 29th of march and we want to make a choice as a family as where to go next.

Stupid I know 🤦🏽‍♀️

I told them I would book an exit ticket right on the spot if that is really needed, but we got taken for interrogation anyway 😖

First time for everything.

I answered their questions as honestly as I could, also when they asked if we would come back after leaving again and I told them we might be.

So they asked what we do here in Thailand and I let them know we do some diving and Muay Thai.

Then they smiled and asked me to come in the office, she told me I should apply for the DTV soft power and made me take a picture of the flyer in their office.

Then she asked me to follow her to the booth and told me they will grant us the 60 day exemption, but urged me to apple for the DTV.

It will be more difficult for those travelling on visa exemptions and extensions and told me she couldn’t guarantee they wil let us enter, because of the multiple entries on exemptions and the extensions 🥺

Later this month am visiting Laos from Northern Thailand for 2 nights as advised so I can return to Thailandas my family visa expires. Can someone please tell me how many days you get 30 or 60 days - believe changed to 60 a few months back but want to check. Thank you