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Jul 3, 2025
11 days ago
On the subject of being denied entry based on the amount of time spent here even when following there rules, is there a specific number of days per year that is too many? Is it a calendar year or based on the first entry?
Jul 2, 2025
12 days ago
Dirk *****************
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Do denials of entry (because of too many tourist visas or visa exempt entries) seem to happen more often at airports than at land borders?

I am wondering if it's better to fly to a nearby country like Malaysia and enter Thailand overland instead of flying directly into Thailand.

Even though I haven't been in Thailand for 1.5 years now, I have entered visa exempt quite a few times in the years before that and am worried about being forced to fly back home, since I read about so many people being denied entry recently (especially at airports?).
May 22, 2025
2 months ago
Jeffrey *******
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Can I ask a question which has been answered before. It’s because the rules change so frequently, I’ve just spent 2 months in Thailand ( I’m from uk ) my holiday finished on the 22nd of may … how long is it before I can come again to Thailand ( 3 months this time ) … is it 6 month gap ??? Thank you for your time & patience
May 9, 2025
2 months ago
Stephen ********
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Visa exemption question ?

Anyone know how many is multiple

times is .. there is a lot of mixed info out there .. been thailand January and March going again for 6 weeks July

Cannot get through on the phone to the London embassy to clear things up .

Thanks
Apr 25, 2025
3 months ago
Dumb question here.

Have anyone experienced or heard of the immigration not letting you into Thailand even after getting the DTV visa?
Mar 25, 2025
4 months ago
Mary *******
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I think should be ok but wouldn’t mind having my mind put at ease

Went to Thailand twice towards the end of last year on a British passport using the (what was) 60 day visa free entry, both trips were roughly 50 days each. Am going again for Songkran, this time for 3 weeks

Is there any chance they might refuse me entry? I have heard it all depends on the immigration officer you get on the day
Mar 18, 2025
4 months ago
Bea **********
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Hello, everyone.

I would like to ask if this is okay with the Thai Immigration regarding the timeline of my stay here in Thailand.

60days🇹🇭 - (Dec. 2024-Jan. 2025)

2 Weeks🇵🇭 - Mainland (Jan.)

60days🇹🇭 - (Feb. - March)

3days🇲🇾 - Malaysia (March)

and I will go back again here in Thailand with my husband, who has a DTV. We (our infant) are still not under his DTV. Are they not going to hold us when we go back here again in Thailand?
Jan 21, 2025
6 months ago
John *********
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I am in 60 day visa exempt. How many times can I leave for a couple days and come back? How many days do I get on return?
Dec 17, 2024
7 months ago
Mark *********
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Hi everyone, I’m in Thailand on a British passport, I have been across the boarder into Loa , re-entered Thailand and received a 60day stamp , I now wish to stay longer .. If I fly to Vietnam for a weeks stay and then return to Thailand by air will I receive another 60day stamp ?? Also can I just fly into Vietnam or do I have to have a Visa before arrival ?? TIA …. 😐
Oct 30, 2024
8 months ago
Alex ***********
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Hello all,

stayed in Thailand this year on a METV from January until July (6 months). Planning to come back in November on a SETV.

Is there any valid reason that immigration could pull me over or should that not be the case since I stayed out of Thailand for over 3 months?

(one immigration officer some time ago told me: staying out of Thailand for min 3 month gives no space to assume one living in Thailand as a Tourist anymore... ?)
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