Hi everyone,

I have a quick question about visa rules for Thailand. I currently hold a DTV Visa for Muay Thai training, but I’m planning a short trip to Thailand for 2 weeks (mainly for Songkran in Chiang Mai). After that, I’ll return to my current country of residence and come back to Thailand in 4 months to use my DTV Visa for a longer stay.

My question is:

- Can I still get the on arrival tourist Visa for this short 2-week trip and save my DTV Visa for later, or will having both visas cause issues at immigration?

- Or should I just use my DTV Visa for the short trip and re-enter Thailand with it later?

I want to avoid any complications with immigration or visa rules. If anyone has experience with this or knows the regulations, I’d really appreciate your advice!

Thanks in advance!

Hello, has anyone heard about someone getting denied trying to enter Thailand, even though they have the DTV?

How’s it been going for those choosing a border run to renew the 180 days? Anything I should know? The time is approaching and with it being such a new Visa I’m not finding much helpful info online. I’ve heard rumors of complications like needing to pay, needing to show paperwork, or needing to stay out of the country for several days before re-entry.

Thanks for the help!

Hi Everybody. I just received my non immigrant o visa, only 2 days after applying which was nice.

But dates are valid from today for 3 months and not from the date I arrive, which I put in the application. Is this normal or a mistake? Will I only have until the valid date on e visa, or will I still get 3 months from whenever I enter?

Sorry if been asked before, I couldn’t find it in my search.

Do you guys do the border run with 1 night or many off you that went back the same day without any issues from immigration?

When apply for evisa passport expiration should be at least 6 months after you will come in or 6 months after you return to your country?

I just spent 2 months in Thailand using the visa exemption. Next December I would like to spend 3 months so I know I can get a 30 days extension on my visa exemption or a tourist visa but will the airlines accept a 90 day flight with the initial 60 day visa exemption based on me getting a 30 day extension later?

Just in case it’s useful I re entered BKK yesterday @DM Airport yesterday, very smooth entry. No questions and just a quick check of my DTV via my phone.

This was second time re entering and worth noting that others in the queue on visa exempt were all being asked how long in Thailand/when are you leaving etc?

Hi,

I am currently travelling SEA since March 2024 and have spent most of my time in Thailand. It must have been 8 Months in total already. Last time I entered Thailand via plane, I was pulled out at immigration and was questioned, why I want to enter Thailand again. I am currently in Laos and plan to stay for 30 days - I arrived 3 days ago and plan to go back to Thailand, before going back home to Germany. Now I am quite concerned that my entry will be denied.

What is my best bet? Would a tourist Visa help in this case? I already tried to apply, but I seem to need a permanent address in Laos?! Could someone please help me understand?

Any help is kindly appreciated

Did my 1st hop after almost 180 days. Went to Siem Reap, Cambodia and back via Don Mueang Intl Bangkok Airport. No questions asked, fresh 180 days stamped. Landlord also submitted new TM.30