I would estimate that I have been 15-20 times over the past 10 years. Never once have I had an issue. Never have I seen anybody have an issue. On occasion I have seen 'special' people who need 'special treatment' that seem to be disappointed but most everybody seems satisfied with the experience.

I use Google Voice.

I set it up while I was here (in Thailand). I had to use a friend's cell phone number and I already had a google voice number. I think, it maybe one google voice number per cell phone number, so I wouldn't be able to use my friend's number if she was using google voice already.

Google voice works for most things, every once in awhile it won't work for verification stuff.

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Maybe fly into a neighboring country and cross by land.

Whatever you're plan, I would have a plan B. Know which flight to KLA or PP you will take in case you're denied entry.

They have been cracking down, I guess. I *think* they're more concerned with people who come to Thailand and doing leave or don't leave enough. It sounds like you are here only part time. I think the Thai government appreciates those individuals who come to Thailand and spend money, then leave, then come back and spend more money.

Last time I came in, I came in on METV (,..Tourist Visa) and I got questioned. The supervising IO said with all the various visa options available now there is no reason to be doing back-to-back tourist visas.

@Lee **********

I find it quite silly.

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"I have been coming in on a long questionable visa history"

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Applied for at an embassy with all the required paperwork. Not a funny visa gotten through a angent.

I have been coming in on a long questionable visa history, it usually works out ok for me. I have gotten 'spoken to' a couple of times but they let me in.

Most recently, with a very legitimate visa, they gave me the hassle and this time I think they were serious.

They explained that with all the new visa options there really isn't any reason for doing all this silly visa nonsense.