@Doug *******

Why would they need to look at it? Either it shows up in their system automatically or they will ask for the QR code or confirmation code.

They might ask for these if you're entering shortly after having filled out the form and it hasn't made it to their system yet.

It may also be border specific; the first time I did it, was in the morning and I re-entered Thailand that afternoon, no need to present anything but it was a big border crossing.

Second time, I did it in the morning and re-entered Thailand by car 2-2.5 hours later. The officers wanted my QR code or confirmation. I took a photo with my phone (just in case) and that was good enough.

On the first trip, I don't think I took a photo of anything but would have had confirmation in my email.

There are no issues with entry or re-entry on a DTV although it is best to spend a little bit of time outside of Thailand between trips and not max out your 180 days on each occasion(though there is nothing to stop you from doing so) it's better to look like someone who's traveling abroad for work or pleasure from time to time to ensure a smooth re-entry.

The TDAC registration should be done on a computer or if entering by air, at the terminals before immigration.

Hardly anyone on a DTV faces any issues coming and going. As long as you don't overstay your 6 month (180 day) stamp or if you've extended it, your extension, which gives you an additional 180 days, then you're fine.

While not required, it does look better to immigration if you're coming and going regularly, let's say, spending 1 or 2 months in the country leaving for 3 or 5 days, coming back for 2 weeks, leaving against for a week, coming for 4 months then departing for 3 weeks that sort of thing, rather than spending 180 days, doing a same day land or air border run and then returning.

However, I have generally not heard of anyone facing trouble for doing that on a DTV just that it's best not to do it more than once. Look like someone who has a reason to travel, on business or for pleasure (or both) and immigration will just wave you through.

I very much doubt people are having their accounts closed. Not being able to open one, sure, that's not surprising, but unless you're a scammer or have used your account for nefarious purposes, it's very unlikely to be taken from you.

Aside from some Burmese DTV holders, pretty much everyone else has no issue with entering and exiting whatsoever. It's almost guaranteed unlike if you're on a visa exemption or tourist visa. The DTV is a good visa to have, except for the difficulties with banking (which will hopefully change once the current crackdowns come to an end).

@James *******

Bangkok Bank might not but you can't necessarily speak for every branch.

@Pete ******

You clearly have no idea how Thailand operates. There is no consistency. Whereas a tourist visa holder may find it next to impossible to open a bank account, a DTV holder might have a different experience.

@Pete ******

What you're saying is nonsense. It's up to the branch and each individual you ask will say something different based on what they believe to be correct. Nothing to do with "saving face". What a nonsensical assumption on your part.

Yawn

Wow even Indonesia uses that system now. Ahead of Thailand (though not in a good way).