@Kelly *******

Beware of druggings, robberies, kidnappings and murders. Besides this, it's a great vacation destination.

@Fontaine *************

No he didn't. Just came in on a regular Tourist Visa or Visa Exempt. He can activate the DTV later. To be extra cautious, he can go back to Spain and re-enter on DTV.

@Dennis ***********

If you are questioned on every re-entry. You must be setting off a red flag, for some reason. I've been coming for 12 years, may have been asked 3 or 4 questions total out of 20+ trips.

400 USD fee is not refundable if you are not approved.

In an aside if your applying for E-Visa in April, do it early. Embassy DC web page says 10 business days. April has Easter Break and Songkram Thai Holiday. Apply 30 days early.

I've done this before. Entered Visa Exempt, since E-Visa (Tourist) was not approved yet. Couple days in Thailand E-Visa was approved. Saved Single Entry E-Visa and used on the next trip. Memory says E-Visa was good 6 months. No problems both trips. At that time Visa Exempt was for 30 days, so I had to get a 30 extension. No problems getting extension.

Multi-Entry good for 5 years.

If this helps. I own a condo. When required proof of lodging. I provide the Thai document, which shows I own a condo. Never had this refused.

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I've read Taiwan was one of the easiest and they don't charge the $400 until you're approved.