Some of the attitudes on this post are gross. I'd be upset too, you spend good money and planning to travel and visit places, so when you're treated that way it's incredibly off putting.

I came to Thailand for the first time this January on a DTV visa with accomocation booked, and the immigration officer still tried to deny me and my fiance entry and we had all the paperwork and proof.

The biggest issue I see here isn't that she was suspicious which sure is her job, but it's that she told you that you're not allowed to come back without a visa...?? Like why because you're enjoying this phase of your life bouncing around SE Asia??

When people are used to being oppressed they see others freedom as suspicious rather than questioning the lack of freedom they have in their own lives...

@Graeme *****

Thank you for clarifying this for me. I was under the impression that it was illegal which is why I didn't book it for my initial entry into the country.

I've seen some people online speculating this is a push from the hotel industry in thailand because of people can come for 3 months, they qualify for short term rentals and will rent out condo's on airbnb instead of staying in hotels.

Airbnb is illegal in thailand but for many like myself it's a more financially friendly option and I HATE hotel rooms for longer stays there isn't enough space and hotels that have alot of space or kitchenettes make the trip out of budget.

I had to stay in a hotel for 10 nights whilst searching for a condo to rent (I moved here) and it cost $700USD at a budget hotel which is only $200 less than my rent for my condo which gives me way more freedom and 5 star amenities.

The hotels need to rethink their business plan and stop pushing airbnb out or messing woth twh tourism laws because they dont want to adapt to the way the world is moving. No one likes a small crammed room for extended periods.

@Ilia ********

I agree with you, I think it's poor training at immigration regarding the different visas.

@Henrik ****

For someone your age that makes sense you think like this but for someone my age who has a remote job and Thailand offering a 5 year DTV it allows me to travel SE Asia for 5 years whilst utilizing Thailand as a base hub.

So maybe they think it's weird behaviour too even tho lots of other people are in my position doing the same thing.

@Helen *******

Thanks I will look into that! I have a lease agreement now so I was told that I shouldn't have any problems moving forward.

@Sly ******

The workcation - the one for digital nomads

@Brandon ***********

Not true in my experience. I had a DTV 5 year visa and they tried to deny me entry even though I've never been to Thailand before and had all my paperwork and proof of stay. They didn't give a reason either, I had to speak to someone else about it and was let in with my fiance who also has a DTV.

@Johan *************

I am Canadian and applied whilst I was living in the UK.

You can't apply for the DTV while inside Thailand. They make you show proof of your current location.

I didn't have my money in my account for a day before showing my bank statement and they approved me.