Can i get correct info on visa for multi entry that suits my , , i visit few times a year never over stay and want to do things above board i have 3rd trip planned for xmas but am worried now because of obvious reasons on here and press ?

Little information immigration and visa exemption.

A friend of mine was taken to the infamous room at BKK airport because he was entered on visa exemption quite often this year. Immigration gave him the warning and told him it is ok for then if he stays no longer than 5 MONTHS and 2 WEEKS in each calendar year on visa exemption.

Edit: he entered on the 27th october 2025 and they demanded he has to buy a return ticket to Italy on 7th april 2026. He actually wanted to leave 10th of april 2026 but thy insisted it has to be the 7th. And they also insisted it needs to be a return ticket to Italy and not an onward ticket.

Left Thailand and returned for the first time on the DTV.

Flew down to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and back into Hat Yai, Thailand.

Zero issues. No questions.

Just a big smille when I handed the cute border guard girl my passports size, laminated DTV visa.

She stamped my passport with a date 180 days from today.

Easy

Arrived into BKK (Suvarnabhumi) this morning. There was a long queue. When I reach the IO, from me giving her my passport to her handing it back to me: took less than 2 minutes! Unbelievable. She was super fast. Zero questions asked! This was my 10th entry (3 entries into DMK, 7th entry into BKK, yeah I'm in and out a lot) and all 10 entries have had ZERO questions asked. Pro tip: give the IO your passport+visa printout+boarding pass all at the same time. That pretty much guarantees you won't be asked anything. TDAC is auto-displayed on her monitor when she scans your passport.

This will be my first 6 months exit on my DTV visa. When I fly back in to Thailand, will I be asked to show 500,000 bath savings in my account once again? Has anyone experienced this?, or will it be no issue at all?? Please advise 🙏

Only received a 30 day exemption stamp at Padang Besar. Has this happened to anyone else?

🇹🇭 Has anyone experienced “comments” in the Thai immigration system?

Some travelers have reported receiving shorter stays or facing stricter questioning at the border after entering Thailand multiple times within a short period. In certain cases, visa agencies later confirmed that a “comment” (internal note) had been added to the traveler's immigration profile.

These comments are not visible and not officially communicated, but immigration officers can see them when scanning the passport. They may be triggered by recurring patterns such as:

Frequent entries and exits within a short timeframe

Short stays outside Thailand between entries

Behavior that resembles visa runs or long-term stays without the proper visa

This raises questions about how such comments might affect future entries or visa applications, and whether they can be viewed or removed.

Some common suggestions include:

Applying for an ED visa, which is possible if at least 45 days remain on the current permission to stay

If only 20 days remain, it may be too late to apply from within Thailand — applying from Cambodia might be safer

Using the e-Visa system, if applicable

Waiting a few months before returning, to allow the situation in the system to “cool off”

Any experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I just spoke with Immigration in Thailand to ask how long the e-visa online takes. I've read the e-visa takes 3 to 5 days, but a few days ago, someone in this group posted that it took 15 days.

The agent said no need for an e-visa with a US passport, I will get 60 days at the airport.

I explained I've been to Thailand 3 times in the past year (Total 4.5 months in Thailand in the past year)

She said it's fine, since I've been out of Thailand for 2 months.

I never did a border bounce, no overstays, longest I've stayed in Thailand is 60 days. Total of 4.5 months in Thailand over the last 12 months.

I have a week until the flight. I have most of the documents ready, so can apply tomorrow or tonight.

The agent said again, don't worry, just come, no need for the e-visa.

But people are posting here about being refused entry, just for visiting the kingdom too often.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I jsut this week renewed my Retirement Visa for another full year, but trying to map out the Visa Status situation for my Filipina Girlfriend...

I am aware that Filipino Citizens are now allowed 60 day Visa Free Entry with another 30 Day extension for a total of 90 days stay.

Recently heard from an Immigration agent that the New Thai Gvt have also made a few adjustments in regards to the border crossings, so eventhough I recognize it is totally to the Border Control Officer's discretion and even if it is Not a written rule, the general concensus seemed to be 2 Visa Free Border Crossings per calendar year would not raise any concerns...

We will of course eventually have to look into a long term visa,

but in the meantime, I would appreciate some clarification on

<What is the number of Visa Runs allowed and if we enter by Land, how many days would a Filipino citizen be allowed on a Visa Free Entry?

Thanks in advance and Best Wishes for the upcoming holidays. 🏖

What’s up people, I recently done a visa exempt 90 days in Thailand (ending 18th dec) I heard the stamp rules reset every calendar year so in January would I be able to come back and get another 60 day stamp?