Anonymous participant 768 This amuses me, as you read it all on here from 'it doesn't matter at all once you've left the country', to 'you will be fined for certain' the next time you interact with immigration.
I exited last month having stayed 127 days on the DTV. I didn't do the 90 day. I know I was supposed to, but I took the risk (for which I take full responsibility). I will admit, part of my reasoning in not doing so was because I knew I wouldn't be back for at least 2 years. Whether I get fined in the future or not doesn't trouble me.
If you're going to be staying the full 180 days and potentially even extending, or if you foresee any reason to interact with immigration in the near future, or if you simply intend to stay in Thailand long term during the length of your DTV, then I would advise going as soon as possible and coughing up for the fine.
Umm, what? Your DTV is valid until 31 July 2030. That means, any time you enter Thailand on or before that date, you are stamped in for 6 months' continuous stay. It's as simple as that.
You could technically enter Thailand on 31 July 2030, and be granted 6 months.
I think this is questionable. You really believe an immigration officer has access to the data confirming whether someone's filed their 90 day reports? I am not doubting you; I am asking whether that is factually correct
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