I’ve learned that immigration checks at the border have become more strict recently, though I’m not exactly sure why. That said, it seems typical for Thai authorities to enforce tougher scrutiny from time to time.
I traveled to Thailand on my New Zealand passport and stayed for 58 days. After leaving the country for just 7 days, I returned and was questioned by immigration officers about my travel history and my intention of staying in Thailand.
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