@แดนนี่ **********

correct

@James *******

I'm not going to be carrying those around. I can verbally confirm what I do, I have my business card with me, that should be enough.

@Winston ***********

I agree with you, it seems insane to be asked for these documents at the immigration counter. Verbally asked, yes, but asked for proof while holding up others in line seems crazy.

@James ******

Questioning is OK but if they start asking for documents that most people won't be traveling with, that will become a problem. Now I do travel with my laptop but I'm not planning on taking it out to show to an immigration officer. Luckily, my Thai is fluent and I have a way with officialdom, which allows me to breeze through in a way that most farang won't, but equally, I don't have a questionable immigration history either. I haven't used a visa exempt entry or tourist visa since early 2015. I've never overstayed. I've never held an education or volunteer visa. I'm not Burmese, Indian or from another third world country who's nationals often get scrutinized. I got my DTV legitimately without an agent.

@Dave ****

That's not practical for most people who are traveling. I am able to answer questions, provide my business card but I'm not going to be traveling with the original approval letters.

800 - you do know that 1) you have no obligation to check or respond to private messages (I sometimes only see them a YEAR after they're sent my way) and 2) there is a block function, which is very useful when dealing with trolls or just anyone you don't like? I've blocked well over 200 people over the years myself and perhaps 5 people in this group.

@Andi **********

Laos seems strict so I don't understand the scrutiny other than the possible fact that agents are used there a lot.

@Tod ********

Yes but only that border does that. I wasn't bouncing either but spending several days in Myanmar. If you don't use an agent that's what happens at Saphan Pla pier. All visa types seem to be asked, but they weren't too insistent. They might have been had I not had a visa.

@Tod ********

Yes, bizarrely, Thai border pass holders can visit those islands on the same pass that they use to access Kawthaung but foreigners basically need a visa to visit any island now (except maybe Grand Andaman, where the casino has closed). This despite your visa not being checked when you get on your boat at the Kawthaung jetty.

@Tod ********

On a marriage visa. They will ask on any visa (not extension of stay) unless you use a visa run service. Now I did use Saphan Pla best to use one of the other piers, which are the dedicated ones for the various tour companies as those are better.

I talked my way out of the requirements, but that's because I am an assertive, fluent Thai speaker.